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‘Dream 9’ Tactics Take Debate Beyond Halls of Congress

Aug. 1, 2013 / By
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New America Media, News Report, Valeria Fernández

ELOY, Ariz. — From inside the tiny rectangular windows at the Eloy Detention Center, the Dreamers arrested in last week’s protest could see the long white banner outside that spelled their names in red letters: “Maria, Claudia and Adriana.”..

Greenfield Youth and Families Want Their Parks Back

Jul. 27, 2013 / By
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South Kern Sol, Reyna Olaguez

BAKERSFIELD – Residents of Greenfield, a neighborhood in southeast Bakersfield, are becoming increasingly disturbed by the amounts of broken glass, and cigarette and cigar butts, that are littering play areas in Rexland Acres Park. ..

For The Colored Boys in The Black Hoodies

Jul. 27, 2013 / By
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By Monet Boyd, 16, Richmond Pulse

The first time I found out that “justice” was just a word was about three days ago...

Youth Radio Podcast: Growing Up Black, Watching Your Back

Jul. 27, 2013 / By
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Posted by Devonte Swag

Youth Radio’s Myles Bess is an African American teenager who’s the same age as Trayvon Martin was when he was killed...

Breaking My Family’s Teen Mom Tradition

Jul. 24, 2013 / By
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Karla Martinez/COACHELLA UNINCORPORATED

While there are many family traditions I hope to pass down to my children one day, there is one tradition I hope ends with me...

Police Newsletter Promotes “Letter of Apology” Tactic to Beat Claims of Coercion

Jul. 24, 2013 / By
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Silicon Valley De-Bug

In the July edition of the Vanguard, a magazine that identifies itself as the “official publication of the San Jose Police Officers’ Association,” is a step by step guide on how and why police should get a letter of apology during interviews in order to impact how cases are later adjudicated in the courts...