Two of NYRA’s new chapters are really starting to get stuff done. On May 5th NYRA’s Madison Wisconsin chapter, NYRA-MA, is holding a big fundraiser bash. The event will feature local bands such as: Rushmore and the 40’s, SNAFU, Big Fat Ass, Card Shark Devils, Rubbish, Andrew Huemmer for DJ, and much more! If you…
The people have been organizing the large anti-Globalization protests are holding a massive peace rally on April 20 in Washington, DC. NYRA recruiters will be out in force to spread the good news of Youth Rights to the tens of thousands of activists expected to attend. This should be an incredible opportunity for outreach, the…
Sarah Lawrence the founder of the worldwide “Taking Children Seriously” movement will be speaking on April 16th, 8 PM on the campus of American University at a NYRA-AU sponsored event. TCS is a strong philosophical ally of Youth Rights, and all members interested in getting a deeper understanding of the cause are encouraged to attend….
The Campaign Finance Reform bill has passed both houses of congress and has been signed into law by President Bush. The Anti-Youth section still included in the passed law. “This is a sad defeat for Youth Rights and democracy.” said NYRA President, Alex Koroknay-Palicz. NYRA still intends to get the word out about section 319’s…
After months of trying and several attempts by the student group, the Campaign for a Democratic Future, they have succeeded in convincing their City Council to lower the voting age to 17 for city elections. The council voted 8-1 to lower the voting age on Monday. It is up to the state legislature now to…
This Thursday March 21 at 8 PM NYRA-AU will be hosting Dr. David Hanson for a speech about Lowering the Drinking Age. The event will be held on campus in the Kay Spiritual Center, all students and members are invited. Dr. Hanson is a NYRA-BOA member and an outspoken advocate for lowering the drinking age….
Washington, DC NYRA members joined a youth march against violence on Tuesday. Members brought signs bearing slogans such as, “Zero-Tolerance is violence against youth”, “Curfews Attack Youth”, and “What about Adult Crime?”. Literature was passed out to other marchers and our ideas were well received by the other marchers.
NYRA officials have learned the of the anti-youth nature of the Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Legislation. Section 319 of the legislation makes it illegal for people under 18 to donate any money to candidate or political parties. “Politicians talk about getting young people involved in politics and turn their back on us with legislation such as…
A student in Cranford, NJ unites a school against it’s “zero tolerance” regulation towards “non-model” behavior off school grounds. The policy states that “being a leader is a 24 hour commitment”, that all participants of co-curricular activities fully responsible for any immoral or illegal behavior outside of school. As student Josh Lasky puts it, “I…
After a modest campaign this summer to derail the Michigan bill that would legalize discrimination against youth in hotels this legislation has been passed into law by Governor John Engler. Other anti-discrimination protections remain in Michigan for youth. While not successful NYRA’s campaign succeeded in changing a few minds and raising awareness for Youth Rights.
