by Victor Do | Mar 4, 2025 | Article, Education, Politics, Youth Voice
I am just one of the countless voices fighting for ethnic studies, not just for its existence as a class, but as a movement that needs to be heard. I live in Little Saigon, a community of immigrants and refugees from Vietnam—a group that has persisted in preserving...
by Marie Shotts | Mar 4, 2025 | Article, Education, Politics, Youth Voice
On the morning of November 6, 2024, tears welled in my eyes as I drove to school, the hum of the news murmuring softly in the background. One phrase echoed relentlessly in my mind: We lost. We lost. We lost. The woman for whom I had knocked on doors, debated with...
by Melinda Huang | Jul 5, 2023 | Article, Education, Politics, Youth Voice
Pleasant weather, picturesque beaches, and vibrant farmers’ markets have characterized my upbringing in the City of Palo Alto. I am fortunate to call this city my home. Amidst these luxuries, the aspect that resonates most deeply with my parents and me is the...
by Connor Chin | Jun 30, 2023 | Article, Education, Politics, Youth Voice
I represent the teens and youth in Palo Alto, and the wider Bay Area, who hold conservative values. We are a silent minority, and oftentimes you may not see our political views and social values. We are the people who sit next to you, who enjoy boba and lunch...
by Owen Yeh-Lee | Jun 30, 2023 | Article, Education, Politics, Youth Voice
I turn 18 years old this fall. Alongside many other young people across America, the 2024 elections will be the first time that I am eligible to vote. Ever since I was a kid, I eagerly awaited the chance to drop my very own ballot into a box and play my role as a tiny...
by Olivia Chiang | Apr 17, 2023 | Article, Politics, Religion, Youth Voice
Despite his lewd Access Hollywood tape, eighteen sexual assault allegations, and infidelity, former president Donald Trump enjoys the unwavering support of American Christians. In the 2020 presidential election, Trump secured votes from 81% of White Evangelicals, the...
