Daphne Flores

OPINION 9/23/20 12:07pm

Houston youth: Overcome barriers and take over the polls

By Mason Reece , Carolyn Daly and Daphne Flores

Despite the structural barriers facing many young people and people of color, often in tandem, we are ready to show up to the polls and make an impact on our communities this November... If you are a young Houstonian, join the movement to change the narrative that we are civically apathetic: get informed, register to vote, go to the polls and volunteer with local nonprofits or campaigns. 

OPINION 9/17/19 9:58pm

Get Involved: Local issues impact us all

By Meredith McCain , Carolyn Daly , Luis Adame , Daphne Flores and Nery Perez

Public transportation. Crisis management. Environmental regulation. While these policy issues might seem dry at first glance, they greatly impact young people in Houston. College students often have to ride bikes or take buses. Transportation safety is often determined by local policy.