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Community Economy

More Than a Restaurant: Plant Slayer Builds Community Through Plant-Based Food

07/06/202607/06/2026 Michelle Gonzalez (she/her/hers)

In a city where vegan options were once limited, Plant Slayer, located at 2405 Capitol St., Suite 101, has carved out a bold space in

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Graduates on the Impact of the Annual Latinx High School Celebración

07/06/202607/06/2026 Sayuri Soto (she/her/hers)

Youth Leadership Institute was proud to work with Education and Leadership Foundation and Fresno Unified School District to organize the fourth annual Latinx High School

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Amidst Increased Anti-Trans Policies, Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Americans Share What Freedom Means To Them

06/15/202606/15/2026 Trishneet Buttar (she/her/hers)

In recent times, the United States has been a particularly unwelcome place for many people. The recent rise of anti-trans bills that are being introduced

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The Cost of Living at Home

05/21/202605/21/2026 Alex Cortez-Martinez (he/him/his)

Growing up in Madera, California has brought me lots of good memories and amazing people in my life. However, there are a lot of struggles

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First Youth-Led Gubernatorial Forum in CA Empowers Youth Despite Candidate Absences

05/19/202605/19/2026 Leonidas Tiyaamornwong (he/him/his)

On April 30, Youth Leadership Institute (yli), California Parent Teacher Association (CAPTA) and Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) hosted “Our Future, Our Voice,” the

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