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Monday October 17, 2005

Opinion

Millions More Movement March

Youth Radio: Mixed Signals from Millions More

October 17, 2005 • Youth Radio reporter Anyi Howell reflects on the weekend's Millions More Movement march in Washington, D.C. He talks about how the gathering did -- and did not -- fulfill his hope for positive change in African-American communities.

Youth Radio: Mixed Signals from Millions More

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Saturday October 8, 2005

Opinion

Youth Radio: My Father's Borrowed Houses

October 8, 2005 • Youth Radio commentator Calen Robertson remembers childhood days during which he stayed with his divorced dad at "borrowed" houses -- a network of friends' homes where he and his brothers could briefly live with their dad in a joint-custody limbo.

Youth Radio: My Father's Borrowed Houses

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Thursday August 18, 2005

Opinion

Getting Spanked, and Cared For

August 18, 2005 • Youth Radio's Brandon McFarland recalls corporal punishment as a child. He says he deserved it, and he knows that it meant that his parents cared enough to discipline him.

Getting Spanked, and Cared For

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Tuesday June 7, 2005

Opinion

A Drop-Out Reflects -- and Reforms

June 7, 2005 • For Quincy Mosby, a promising start in high school turned into a cycle of procrastination, denial and self-esteem problems. But the novelty and independence that dropping out of school brought didn't last long.

A Drop-Out Reflects -- and Reforms

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Tuesday May 24, 2005

Opinion

Being a Single Mother -- and Very Young

May 24, 2005 • They face challenges all mothers face: no time, no freedom, babysitter woes. But these young women often face them alone. In a report from Youth Radio, Cassandra Gonzalez takes stock of her situation, and that of her friends.

Being a Single Mother -- and Very Young

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Wednesday May 18, 2005

Opinion

Youth Radio: From Oakland to Ghana and Back

May 18, 2005 • Youth Radio commentator Drew Harshaw recently spent two weeks in the West African nation of Ghana. He explains why it took being away from his home to appreciate what home had to offer.

Youth Radio: From Oakland to Ghana and Back

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Monday May 16, 2005

Opinion

Struggling to Overcome Anorexia

May 16, 2005 • High school junior Lauryn Silverman of Youth Radio shares her struggle to recover from the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, an illness that affects one out of every 100 high school and college-age females in the United States.

Struggling to Overcome Anorexia

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Tuesday April 5, 2005

Soldiers Return Home

April 5, 2005 • Youth Radio captures the voices of two soldiers who have returned home after deployments in Iraq: Army Spcs. Christian McArthur and Kevin Walters. They talk about how their lives have changed and what it's like to make the transition back life in the U.S.

Soldiers Return Home

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Thursday February 17, 2005

Opinion

Making an Effort to Outgrow Droopy Drawers

February 17, 2005 • Young people have been wearing their pants sagging below their waists for a long time now. But Youth Radio's Brandon McFarland has decided to buck the trend and pull up his pants. He's trying to convince his friends that they should do the same.

Making an Effort to Outgrow Droopy Drawers

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Tuesday February 8, 2005

Adjusting to Life After Deportation

February 8, 2005 • As part of a plea bargain, 23-year-old immigrant Jorge Nuñez took years off a sentence for armed robbery by agreeing to be deported after serving four years. In a piece produced by Youth Radio, Nuñez talks about trying to acclimate to life in Mexico.

Thursday January 27, 2005

Two Former Soldiers Look at Iraq Elections

January 27, 2005 • Iraq war veterans Kevin Walters, who now lives in Indianapolis, and Nicole Goodwin, who lives in New York City give us their view of the upcoming elections in Iraq. This piece was produced by Youth Radio.

Two Former Soldiers Look at Iraq Elections

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Wednesday January 19, 2005

'Youth Radio': Me and My Depression

January 19, 2005 • Youth Radio reporter Belia Mayeno reflects on her experience as a teenager living with bouts of severe manic depression.

'Youth Radio': Me and My Depression

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Monday December 27, 2004

Army Recruiting Fewer Blacks Since Iraq War

December 27, 2004 • Since the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the number of African-American Army recruits has dropped significantly. The latest numbers for 2004 show African-Americans now represent only 16 percent of enlisted recruits. Youth Radio's Irie Reyes brings us stories from three young people in the U.S. military.

Army Recruiting Fewer Blacks Since Iraq War

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Thursday December 2, 2004

Youth Voices: Elections in the Post-Arafat Era

December 2, 2004 • With Palestinian elections planned for January, many are uncertain of the future of Middle East relations. Youth Radio presents two views, from Dina Jawhar, a 23-year-old from Ramallah who registered Yasser Arafat to vote, and Sara Dansker, who grew up on a settlement and is in the Israeli Army.

Saturday November 6, 2004

Getting at the Truth About the Youth Vote

November 6, 2004 • Criticism about low voter turnout among young people may miss a larger point... and some fear it could have a chilling effect on participation in elections yet to come. Youth Radio's Belia Mayeno reports.

Getting at the Truth About the Youth Vote

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