Welcome to the YG Blog
Our Youth and Government Blog is a space for our Media delegates to write and publish their work throughout the program year. Keep yourself updated and in the loop by reading topics written by our youths from across Texas.
Empowering Voices: Media Overview
In the dynamic landscape of the Youth and Government, one section stands out as an empowering platform for students to use their voices to inform others: the Media section. With a mission to engage, inform, and inspire their peers, participants in this section harness the power of media to [...]
Chat in the App: How Good is Your Communication?
Austin, TX - For the longest time, people have been trying to figure out the fastest and easiest way to connect with each other. Now there is an app called GroupMe! This is a communication app, where you can create “groups” / group chats with the topic of anything. [...]
Preston Lee Governor Candidate
By Rigoberto Frausto MartinezMay include opinions and biases. What are the duties and responsibilities of a Governor? With this question in mind, this quote says "There is a need for governors with skills and knowledge inaddition to these qualities, but first and foremost governors need a moral compass and [...]
State Affairs: Should Refugees be Limited?
State Affairs involves a procedure in which delegates propose solutions to current issues nation-wide. Today, one of the bills proposed was over immigration and refugee control in the United States. Delegate Herrera, who proposed this bill, discussed the United State’s past issues with their immigration crisis, which originated from [...]
Building Bonds and Futures: The Impact of YG Friendships
By: Amarys RodriguezIt’s noon on the third day of state conference, and delegates are packed in a line ready to devour their well-deserved lunches. However, if you look around you may notice two delegates, Davina Padron and Natalie Naranjo, sitting off to the side giggling in a corner of [...]
Appreciation for Unsung Heroes
By Eliza Pepito Garland High School Garland High School’s (GHS) YG adult advisor Timothy Schmidt converses with a student who voices their concerns to him. Timothy Schmidt, GHS’s Teacher-Sponsor, Exemplifies What It Means To Be a YG Advisor Youth and Government (YG) is a program that demands much from [...]
Governor Candidate Lee
GOVERNOR CANDIDATE PRESTON LEE FROM DISTRICT 5 Austin, TX - Preston Lee from District 5 is running against Joey Maguire and Ethan Chen for the 2024-2025 governor position. Lee was inspired to run for governor by the people around him in Youth and Government who influenced him to be [...]
What is YG? Why is it beneficial?
Since 1936, Youth and Government has been dedicated to providing young students with a unique platform to actively contribute to their schools, communities, states, and nation. Through engaging in model government simulations, fostering civic engagement, advocating for causes, and cultivating leadership and character development, this initiative has empowered hundreds [...]
Steven Cain: A Decade of Dedication
With 11 years of dedicated service as the Youth and Government advisor at Duncanville High School, Steven Cain has been a major force behind the program's consistent success. In an insightful interview, Cain reflects on his journey, challenges, and the secrets to maintaining an impressive streak of Premier Delegation [...]