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 Jonathan Liu | Jul 1, 2023 | Article, Politics, Religion
Evangelical. Conservative. Christian. The meaning of these words has changed drastically in the past couple of years. A non-Christian friend recently asked me how Christians could justify Christian nationalism. That question stuck in my head for days afterward....
by Asha Mehta | Jun 30, 2023 | Article, Education, Politics
Afghanistan. Myanmar. And now, Ukraine. The past few years have had no shortage of national and global disasters, and it makes perfect sense that we feel somewhat lost in how to help out with a war going on across the world. A lot of people have turned to social media...
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 Varun Gupta | Jun 30, 2023 | Article, Money, Politics, Religion
Total spending on SNAP (Food Stamps) was $119B in 2022. 41M Americans received SNAP benefits in the same year implying approximately $2,900 per year in average benefits. Compare that to the $75B in contracts awarded to Lockheed Martin, a major defense contractor in...
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...
