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Monthly Archives: October 2020

Every proposition on Californians’ Nov. 3 ballot, explained

Oct. 31, 2020 / By Carlos Omar
Tags: Election 2020

All of the statewide propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot are explained, with information about what each vote means and who is backing and opposing each prop.

Long Beach youth and officials on a Zoom call, in a screenshot captured in grid view.

Long Beach youth and officials discuss importance of youth voting at online forum

Oct. 30, 2020 / By Carlos Omar and Ceferino Martirez
Tags: COVID-19, Election 2020, Rex Richardson, Voting, Youth Voices

The forum hosted by LBC Votes gave young people an opportunity to speak with and ask questions to local officials.

VIDEO: VoiceWaves youth speak on their experiences growing up in Long Beach

Oct. 29, 2020 / By Carlos Omar, Briana Mendez-Padilla, Ceferino Martirez and Nick Eismann
Tags: COVID-19, Environment, school climate, Youth Voices

Our youth reporters speak on how environments, the pandemic, and local schools have impacted their lives.

A pen lays on top of a yet to be filled ballot for the Nov. 3, 2020 general election.

As election day nears, some youth express why they are frustrated with electoral politics

Oct. 29, 2020 / By Briana Mendez-Padilla
Tags: Election 2020, Politics, Youth Voices

Local youth say they are tired of being shamed for their stances on voting. They are looking to alternatives for creating change in their communities.