It is that time of year again, time to vote for a new NYRA Board of Directors. The BOD runs the business side of NYRA. This year we’ve made the voting process as easy as possible. Just Click Here to visit the new Election section of the page. All members can vote and you have…
The American University NYRA chapter has had its $800 dollar budget approved by the university this week. In March NYRA-AU is planning on bringing Dr. David Hanson to campus to speak about lowering the Drinking Age. NYRA-AU is also planning on holding fundraising concerts and helping with the Anti-Age Discrimination campaign. NYRA-AU’s first meeting of…
All three of the discriminating businesses in Michigan have taken down their signs in response to NYRA’s action against them. This is a total victory for Youth Rights and NYRA. So far NYRA is 4 for 4 and is looking to expand this highly successful campaign to the Washington, DC area. Two stores have been…
Every year NYRA holds elections for the Board of Directors according to our bylaws. This year’s election starts October 9 and concludes November 10 at a meeting on the campus of American University. We need nominations for the Board of Directors, anyone can run so if you are interested or know someone who is please…
NYRA has achieved its latest victory in its fight against discriminatory businesses in Michigan. Hometown Hobbies has agreed to take down their sign in response to our action against them. Two more Holland area stores are still resisting. An additional business in Lansing has been located, but has yet to be reported or contacted. These…
NYRA is again taking action against discriminatory businesses in West Michigan. Three businesses in Holland and Zeeland Michigan have policies that limit young people allowed in their establishment. A similar case was pursued and won regarding a Blimpies subshop. The Michigan Civil Rights Department will get involved supporting NYRA’s position. Read coverage in the Grand…
NYRA Representatives recieved word from the Indiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union requesting assistance in their battle of the state’s curfew law. The ICLU has asked NYRA to help mobilize youth to speak out against the curfew to provide support while the ICLU fights the law in court. Stay tuned for details on…
Alex Koroknay-Palicz, NYRA President, was featured Sunday night on CNN debating lowering the Drinking Age with a member of MADD. Koroknay-Palicz emphasized the fact that lowering the drinking age will promote safer, more responsible drinking. By all accounts the arguments to lower the drinking age carried the day, MADD’s scattered arguments were successfully refuted by…
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Alex Koroknay-Palicz, NYRA’s President will be featured on CNN this Sunday at 5:30 PM Eastern Standard time. Koroknay-Palicz will be discussing lowering the drinking age with a representative from MADD. Encouraged by the news Koroknay-Palicz said, “This is certainly a high-point for Youth Rights. Millions of people across the country will hear arguments in favor…
