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.
A Day in the Life of Media and Co-Editor Chief Gracie Harding
In a recent interview, 18-year-old Gracie Harding, the Media and Co-Editor Chief of Youth and Government, shared key metrics for using social media to engage with other young media participants in Youth and Government activities. According to Gracie Harding, the most effective way to accomplish this is to create [...]
Did Alex Green Do It?
By Lynette Huang The county court's Mock Trial case on February 2, 2024, was Bill R Johnson CTE against First Baptist Christian Academy, with the accused, Alex Green, facing charges for the alleged murder of an innocent victim. The prosecution was led by attorneys Hillhouse and Hobbs representing First [...]
The First Bill
By Gabriel Iara The first bill that was introduced at the 77th Youth and Government Legislative Senate Committee was presented by Elliot Copeland. Delegate Copeland introduced his bill (FS21) an act increasing the safety of laborers in extreme heat workplaces. This bill would provide workers with protection against the [...]
A.I. Regulations
By Naomi Alexander The use and abuse of deep fakes. Austin, TX - Living in the 21st century, we can use advanced technology to make everyday life easier. Year by year technology improves unlocking new ways we can use it. In 2024, one of the most popular forms of [...]
The Puzzling Pursuit of a Confused Cop: Guilty or Not Guilt
By Amarys Rodriguez On February 2nd, 2024, the case of the State of Texas vs. Alex Greene was brought to trial. The prosecution, consisting of attorneys from District 5, Alli Mitchell and Jake Kleinjan brought forth evidence that the defendant, Officer Alex Greene, should be found guilty of felony [...]
YG Overview
By Gael Realivasquez The Texas Youth Government program replicates a real trial court and invents real tragic events that happen. To make this program more similar to real life they have the House, Senate, lobbyists, Judicial, and Media. All of these play a major role in how the world [...]
Judicial County Court Trials
Today, many teams from districts all across Texas are gathered for the 77th Youth and Government State Conference. Surrounded all around us, we have many sections such as State Affairs, Legislative, Media, and our main topic of today- Judicial! Located at Austin Community College, aka ACC or County Court, [...]
Police Misconduct: State of Texas vs. Alex Greene
By Krrish Mohammed We have seen many cases of police misconduct, and this case is no different. Kamari Jenkins was shot dead on November 22, 2022. Office Alex Greene shot Ms. Jenkins in the arm, which made her go into cardiac arrest and die a horrible death. According to [...]
Woman Murdered in Cop Accident
LOCAL POLICE OFFICER KILLS WOMAN IN CONFUSION Officer Alex Greene has been accused of the murder of Kamari Jenkins. On November 25th, 2022, Ms. Jenkins was playing video games with her nephew when she heard a noise outside her house. Worried for both her and her nephew’s safety, she [...]
A Cry For Help
By Amina Ahmed Kevin Arputharaj battles adolescent mental illness. Austin, TX - Delegate, Kevin Arputharaj, presents bill HB119 and brings forth change in public high schools across the state. Arputharaj’s bill is an act allocating funding for mental health programs for high schools in the state of Texas. The [...]
Officer Named Murderer
Police Officer Charged with Felony Murder of Local Woman Today, Officer Alex Greene was found guilty of felony murder under intent to cause serious bodily injury in district court. Greene was charged after lethally shooting the armed Kamari Jenkins on November 25, 2022, at her Meadow Drive home. Greene's [...]
A Junior’s Practical Push for Texas Homelessness Solutions
By Medah Rapuri, Greenhill High School Less about the typical "good intentions" & more about "genuine passion" The Legislative section in Youth and Government contains very passionate delegates. They often choose to create bills concerning the issues that they deeply care about. Notably, Prabath Girish, a devoted Junior from [...]