One of the most brutal hypocrisies of ageism manifests itself during times of war when we ask young men and women to put their lives on the line for the defense of freedom either here or abroad. This noble notion turns foul when we realize how many of America’s soldiers lack the very freedom they…
Two youth-led NYRA-allied organizations have made great strides towards making a lower voting age a reality. In 2002, Cambridge, Massachusetts passed a home rule petition to lower the voting age through the Cambridge City Council and that legislation has been waiting legislative action at the state level ever since. In 2004 the Cambridge Kids Council,…
We are proud to announce our special guest and keynote speaker for the 2011 NYRA Annual Meeting: Dr. Robert Epstein. Dr. Epstein is a prominent author and psychologist and die hard supporter of youth rights. He co-founded National Youth Rights Day and has written the ground breaking book, Teen 2.0. Dr. Epstein will be delivering…
On May 1-3 leaders from around the world gathered in Washington, DC to mark World Press Freedom Day, a United Nations organized event promoting freedom of the press. This is the first year the event has been held in the United States. As host, this was a great opportunity for our country to promote the…
NYRA-NYU experienced a great increase in activity over the past few months and has held three successful events as well as being approved as a full NYU club for the 2011-2012 academic year. For National Youth Rights Day, the chapter held an event on campus titled “Activism 101”, which taught a group of interested students…
11 Days Ago If someone put a pillow over your face, you’d fight back too Pillows are soft And you’re using one to protect me But what you’ve actually done is erected a tiny, invisible prison, one that I haven’t elected But there is no election, not for me My vote is a useless expression…
NYRA Freedom ISSN 1933-5229 Volume 10, Issue 7 July 15, 2010 Editors: James Holl, Myah Coleman and Lu Wang Publisher: David Moss Contents – Introduction – DC Chapter Speaks Out at City Council Hearing – You are invited to 2010 NYRA’s Annual Meeting Next Month – Vote in the 2010 Board of Directors Election –…
NYRA Freedom ISSN 1933-5229 Volume 10, Issue 6 June 17, 2010 Editors: Emily Sanders, Julian Gutierrez and Lu Wang Publisher: David Moss Contents – Introduction – Sleep to Succeed Campaign a Success! – NYRA Fights Kyleigh’s Law and STAND UP Act – Hyundai’s Anti-Youth Ad Campaign – Annual Meeting & Election News – Coalition Against…
NYRA Freedom ISSN 1933-5229 Volume 10, Issue 5 May 19, 2010 Editors: Emily Sanders, Julian Gutierrez and Lu Wang Publisher: David Moss Contents – Introduction – Kyleigh’s Law puts the Bullseye on Youth – NYRA Fights Bill to Raise Driving Age Nationally – Vermont Senate Approved Resolution for Relieving Drinking Age Penalty – NYRA’s new…
NYRA Freedom ISSN 1933-5229 Volume 10, Issue 4 April 22, 2010 Editors: Emily Sanders, Julian Gutierrez and Lu Wang Publisher: David Moss Contents – Introduction – The First Annual National Youth Rights Day was a Success! – Welcome Aboard NYRA-Austin Peeps4Change! – The Board Election is Coming, Are You Ready? – NYRA is Hiring an…
