Youth are facing a number of challenges today. Deaths from suicide among youth and young adults have been increasing over the last two decades in the United States. Despite negative headlines and growing concerns about social media’s impact on

What Can We Expect This Year in the General Assembly?

Jan 24th, 2024 20m 28s

The General Assembly session has started, and our legislators are debated a number of important bills. Listen to this conversation with state senator Barbara Favola, former Arlington County board member, as she reviews highlights of 2023 and wh

What's Going on in Arlington County?

Jan 23rd, 2024 16m 11s

In this episode we have a short conversation with Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey, who provides an overview of 2023, what we might expect in 2024, and her advice for advocates who want to make a difference.

Women's INequality Day and Exploring Local Women's History

Jul 29th, 2023 23m 35s

Many of us know that on August 24, 1920, Tennessee became 36th and final state to ratify the 19th amendment - or the women’s suffrage amendment, which passed by only one vote. That one vote belonged to Harry Burn, who heeded the words of his mo

We All Play a Role in Youth Mental Health

Jul 17th, 2023 16m 53s

Young people show alarming increases in the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health challenges that have consistently increased over the past decade, recent national surveys show. Last year, the Surgeon General issued a n

Talking GOTV with the LWVUS and the CCG

Jun 14th, 2023 35m 37s

In this episode we are sharing a conversation host Krysta Jones organized between Mary Burroughs Gray (moderator), Nile Blass and Andrea Miller on behalf of the Black Women’s Roundtable Virginia. Nile and Andrea are two African American women w

Remembering the Tragedy of the Past, While Celebrating a Brighter Tomorrow

Jun 11th, 2023 24m 24s

Listen to this conversation with Audrey Davis, Director of the Alexandria Black History Museum and Tiffany Pache, the Project Coordinator for the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project, as we discuss Alexandria’s history of lynching, the Alex

Ranked Choice Voting

Jun 11th, 2023 22m

Join Krysta Jones from the League of Women Voters in Arlington and Alexandria City and she discusses ranked choice voting with Tania Griffin, the Communications & Outreach Coordinator for the Arlington Electoral Board, and Liz White, the Execut

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