Tune in to this episode to hear the PA Youth Vote team break down the facts and the fiction about COVID vaccinations! They go into the details of how vaccines work, the types of vaccines, the effects of vaccines, and how to get vaccinated! Do your research and think seriously about getting the vaccine if you have not yet done so (find your nearest vaccination site on vaccines.gov). Please continue to follow masking, hygiene, and social distancing guidelines, and uplift other people to do so as well. 

Hosts: Gayatri, Anika, Zion and Sehaj 

Editor: Giulia

In this episode, members of PA Youth Voices give you a run-through of climate change and environmental justice. Providing a clear picture of climate change and addressing misconceptions regarding its progression, especially in the context of how it affects us and how we can fight against it moving forward, this discussion will help you understand why exactly you should care about this crisis. Ranging from the history of the movement to the growing awareness of global warming, they tackle various policies and potential legislations, laying out an insightful yet digestible timeline of approaches and strategy. Moreover, this discussion will help you understand why exactly you should care about this crisis, and the small and large-scale practices we can employ to combat climate change and protect our planet. No one is alone on this journey, as all of humanity stands together to address and stand up to the predicament facing our earth. You can decide today to help improve the world and proceed in a way that will positively impact the environment. 

Hosts: Gayatri, Tasfia, Maryem, and Anika 

Editor: Giulia

In the spirit of youth activists and rising community leaders, PA Youth Vote interviewed Tia Eberly, an 18-year-old candidate for North Londonderry Township Supervisor in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. As a passionate and driven example of a young mind at work to better her community with a new perspective, Tia is paving the way for young people to have a voice in local politics. Tune in to hear about how she is making an impact and her advice for young people with political ambitions.

Hosts: Gayatri, Sheyla

Editor: Giulia

In today's episode, we talk to Tomas Varela, the Urban League of Philadelphia's Director of Advocacy and Communications, about the importance of government and how it shapes our political and social culture. Discussing various topics, ranging from the role of media in influencing change, why it is crucial for young people to be civically engaged, how to advocate for representative democracy, and more, members of our team gain great insight from an involved and knowledgeable member of the Philadelphia community.  

Hosts: Gayatri, Laqueenda, and Anika

Editor: Giulia

Listen in to hear some of our members talk about how juggling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and school life has affected their mental health, as well as their advice for their peers on managing stress and improving themselves.

Hosts: Anika, Gayatri, Tasfia, Sehaj

Editors: Laqueenda, Giulia, Ibtithal

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In today's episode we talk to Representative McClinton about the CROWN Act. This act that is going through Pennsylvania congress would protect workers rights to wear their natural hair. CROWN stands for "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair" and is an important bill to pay attention to as young people entering the workforce.

Hosts: Sheyla, Anika, Gayatri, Sehaj

Editors: Giulia, Ibtihal, Laqueenda

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Primaries are in 18 days! These elections are often overlooked because they are not the presidential election. PA Youth Voices is here to tell you WHY they are so important and how to get ready. Judges, school board members, and ballot measures are all part of the primary election and they all impact YOU. If you want to see a change in your community, tune into this podcast to learn about Pennsylvania’s Primary Elections. After listening, don’t forget to do your own research on the candidates and ballot measures so you know who or what you’re voting for on MAY 18th! Registration ends on MAY 3rd!

Register Here!: http://register.rockthevote.com/registrants/new?partner=36857&source=2021 

Become a Poll Worker: https://expressforms.pa.gov/apps/pa/DOS-votespa/county 

First Time Voter Checklist: http://www.vote411.org/first-time-voter-checklist

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 Hosted by: Sofia, Gayatri, Sehaj, and Anika 

 Edited by: Giulia, Laqueenda, and Ibtihal 

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With college admission results just around the corner, and the apprehensive application process following only a few months behind, the next few months may seem overwhelming to many high school students! From the stress, confusion, and substantial workload often brought on by college admissions process, we are here to help you get through it all. Join our team and guest speaker as we discuss the experiences of previous, current, and future college applicants. Here, you can get their first-account advice, questions, lessons learned, and hardships faced during this time. And remember: we’re in this together!

Hosted by: Sehaj, Sajda, Sofia, Anika, Gayatri, and Sheyla

Guests: Arjun and Zion

Edited by: Laqueedna and Giulia 

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