“Epicenter celebrates 10 years of making a difference in the lives of Salinas youth” – The Californian
“In a cozy old house with rooms decorated with colorful posters and pictures of smiling faces, the staff at Epicenter are ready to celebrate.
Ten years ago, what started as a program supporting foster youth, has expanded to become a vital destination for all youth who need a safe space and a helping hand.
In their decade of service, Epicenter has grown to include programs for youth experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity and those fleeing domestic violence, explained Executive Director Richelle Santoya.”
“Sarah McBride Wasn’t Looking for a Fight on Trans Rights” – New York Public Radio
Sarah McBride just became the first transgender person elected to the United States Congress. A Democrat, she worked for the Human Rights Campaign before serving in the Delaware State Senate. McBride will be sworn in in January, but opponents of trans rights in Congress have already mobilized against her: Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina introduced a bathroom bill that would require McBride to use the men’s bathroom, and Speaker Mike Johnson made a statement denying trans identity altogether. McBride talks with David Remnick about the climate in Congress, how she’s responding to attacks—and what she was actually hoping to accomplish in Congress.