The Edge: Stories from the margins of policy, protest and personal choices

From public funding cuts to personal turning points, our reporters look to the margins for stories shaped by policy, protest and resilience. The California State Library is one of many libraries that had their federal funding terminated. Those with reading disabilities are among the most affected. A young artist is challenging the application of euthanasia for those with mental illness and is having dinner with as many strangers as possible before he passes. Women with ADHD who are transitioning into menopause are dealing with amplified ADHD traits. Weekly protests against Elon Musk and the Trump Administration outside Walnut Creek’s Tesla Showroom have grown immensely since February. The Trump Administration has stopped funding for refugee resettlement, leaving those who run resettlement agencies, like Chris George, disheartened. This is a recording of North Gate Radio that was broadcast live on KALX radio station, 90.7FM. A full transcript for this episode can be found at https://projects.journalism.berkeley.edu/radio/show/the-edge-stories-from-the-margins-of-policy-protest-and-personal-choices/