What the FAX? BMoC’s Fight to Improve Fresno’s Bus System
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Ever ride the bus? When you take the Fresno Area Express (FAX), a would-be 20-minute car ride can easily turn into a 2 ½ journey depending on the bus route … Continued
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When We Rise Up As One, WE WIN: MErcedTOO Campaign Scores Major Policy Win Against Sexual Harassment
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Last Wednesday, the Merced Girls & Womyn of Color (GWoC) stood up against sexual harassment in their schools — and WON. The June 13th Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) … Continued
YLI’s 120th Policy Win Wipes Juvenile Fees from the Books
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When a critical new law is passed, we celebrate. Thereâs that flood of relief, that flush of jubilation, punctuated by cheers, tears, and hugs all around. Those of us who … Continued
YLI’s 119th Policy Win Means Jobs for Fresno Youth
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âThere is no way to get out if there is nothing to do. That was my personal connection, the increasing gang violence, and what it has done to my community….Youth … Continued
Begin at the Beginning: New Merced Office Gears up to Listen and Learn
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On Wednesday, February 28th, YLI will be expanding our offices for the first time in 14 years! This expansion celebrates the incredible work of YLI’s youth, communities, and staff over our 27 years … Continued
Trump Freezes Critical Resource for Mental Illness and Substance-Abuse
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Where do community health professionals go to find effective interventions for preventing and treating mental illness and substance-use disorders? The National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices, a database containing … Continued
Youth-Led Sticker Shock Campaign Raises Awareness about Underage Drinking
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The air was still cool on the morning of October 28th when youth leaders from YLI and Fresno County Friday Night Live gathered in front of the local FoodsCo with … Continued
Filling in the Blanks: Youth Spotlight from 2016-2017
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In high school, lecture notes were projected onto a screen, and dotted with blanks for the students to fill in. âIt was as though we couldnât write the notes ourselves,â … Continued