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Tuesday

Opinion

A Drop-Out Reflects -- and Reforms

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

Opinion

Being a Single Mother -- and Very Young

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

Opinion

Youth Radio: From Oakland to Ghana and Back

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

Opinion

Struggling to Overcome Anorexia

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

Soldiers Return Home

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

Opinion

Making an Effort to Outgrow Droopy Drawers

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

Thursday

Two Former Soldiers Look at Iraq Elections

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

Monday

Army Recruiting Fewer Blacks Since Iraq War

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

Saturday

Getting at the Truth About the Youth Vote

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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Tuesday

Opinion

Youth Radio: Celebrity Impact on Politics

Having attended hip political parties during the Democratic National Convention, Youth Radio's Sophie Simon-Ortiz reports on the way celebrity culture is transforming national politics.

Youth Radio: Celebrity Impact on Politics

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Monday

Haitian Voters a Force in Florida Election

This fall, an estimated 2 million Haitian Americans will head to the polls, according to the Haitian American Leadership Council. Half a million of them live in Florida, which will be the focus of world attention come November due to its controversial role in the 2000 election. Youth Radio producer Sara Harris visited one Haitian community just north of Miami, where the face of Florida politics is changing.

Haitian Voters a Force in Florida Election

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Friday