Age is not an accomplishment, and youth is not a sin. Robert Heinlein It is idle to talk of civil liberties to adults who were systematically taught in adolescence that they had none; and it is sheer hypocrisy to call such people freedom loving. Edgar Friedenberg “The Dignity of Youth and Other Atavisms” Too many…
NYRA Freedom ISSN 1933-5229 Volume 1, Issue 5 January 12, 2002 Contents: Introduction NYRA v. Curfews Tax Status Almost Here NCSS and ABA Conference “Youth Rights in America” Tabling at SSDP Chapter News Recap Introduction We at NYRA apologize for the extreme lateness of the November and December issues of “NYRA Freedom” We have unfortunately…
NYRA Freedom ISSN 1933-5229 Volume 1, Issue 4 October 24, 2001 Contents: Introduction NYRA Election 1200 Members Quote of the Month Victory in Michigan “Break-Out Session” Chapter News Recap Introduction For all those who are new to the National Youth Rights Association (NYRA), my name is Ryan Bolz, editor of “NYRA Freedom”. The newsletter is…
NYRA Freedom ISSN 1933-5229 Volume 1, Issue 3 September 24, 2001 Contents: Introduction Attack on America Age Discrimination Promotional Committee New Treasurer Chapter Highlights Board Nominations Recap Introduction For all those who are new to the National Youth Rights Association (NYRA), my name is Ryan Bolz, editor of “NYRA Freedom.” The newsletter is here to…
NYRA Freedom ISSN 1933-5229 Volume 1, Issue 2 August 24, 2001 Contents: Introduction CNN/RNN Debates ACLU Curfew Struggle Recruiting Efforts Board of Directors Newsletter Staff Recap Introduction Welcome to the second issue of NYRA Freedom! Yes, that’s right, NYRA Freedom was voted as the number one title choice. Be on the look out for our…
NYRA Freedom ISSN 1933-5229 Volume 2, Issue 2 February 24, 2002 Contents: Introduction Junior State of America Conference Canadian Student Protest Campaign Finance Reform Needs Reforming Amicus Brief Update New Webmaster Chapter News Recap Introduction This month, there’s much to talk about in the world of youth activism, including a monumental student protest in Canada….
NYRA Freedom ISSN 1933-5229 Volume 2, Issue 1 January 26, 2002 Contents: Introduction NYRA to Join YouthVote NYRA President Speaks to Students Committee Restructuring Recap Introduction “NYRA Freedom” has a new editor this month, Kerri Jones. I am a high school student in Ohio, and very much excited about being the new editor of this…
Inaugural Issue ISSN 1933-5229 Volume 1, Issue 1 July 24, 2001 Contents: Introduction Title Search Blimpies Victory Michigan Trouble Recruiting Efforts Webpage Update In the Future Introduction Introducing the first issue of the NYRA newsletter, hitting your e-mail boxes the 24th of each month! We’ve got a long road ahead of us, so let’s get…
“NYRA Freedom” is the longest running online newsletter for Youth Rights. Founded in 2001 and named by a vote of the membership, “NYRA Freedom” has consistently provided NYRA members with updates and news about the world of youth rights. The newsletter comes out monthly and reports on NYRA victories, special events and important youth rights…
A Vibrant Community Do you ever feel like no one else cares about youth rights? Well you don’t need to be alone any longer! NYRA is many things. We have a bold new vision for the rights of young people in society. We are professional advocates who work tirelessly to bring that vision to reality….
