11.11.16 Strength, Resiliency, and Healing
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11.11.16 Strength, Resiliency, and Healing

We are in a critical time. More than ever, we need to come together to cope and heal. This can only happen by opening our hearts with recognition, respect, and honor. Our shared survival is interwoven. This week, Generation Justice will focus on healing. First, we’ll chat with author, advocate and community organzier Desiree Woodland...

11.6.16 Don’t Forget To Vote!
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11.6.16 Don’t Forget To Vote!

We continue our discussion on democracy and youth voter advocacy. We bring in two community leaders from Young Women United, Nicole Messina and Angie Nareja, who discuss the importance of young voters and the Gen Z Vote Project. We also spoke with a variety of students, faculty and protesters who attended the Bernie Sanders Rally...

10.30.16 Partnership for Community Action & VOTE16USA
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10.30.16 Partnership for Community Action & VOTE16USA

GJ Youth Leader Jakia Fuller sits down with Antonio Granillo and Karen Campa, two leaders behind the Partnership for Community Action. The PCA is works to build strong, healthy communities in Albuquerque’s South Valley and across New Mexico. They are also bringing the VOTE16USA initiative to Albuquerque. VOTE16USA is a national campaign aimed at lowering...

10.30.16 VOTE16USA With Brandon Klugman
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10.30.16 VOTE16USA With Brandon Klugman

Generation Justice Fellow Alissiea Hernandez sat down with Brandon Klugman, the campaign coordinator for VOTE16USA. VOTE16USA is a nation wide initiative to lower the voting age in statewide and municipal elections to 16.