Voting Age Debate
NYRA Berkeley’s looking to grab major media attention and begin life as one of Berkeley’s most active and successful polictical groups.
UN Report Discusses Youth Rights
The Innocenti Research Centre at UNICEF recently put out a lengthy report that interprets the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and explores many issues pertaining to youth and children’s rights. The report, titled “The Evolving Capacities of the Child,” finds that age does not directly correspond with competence and capacity, and cites numerous…
Are the Baby Boomers Role Models?
Very interesting AP article about Baby Boomers yesterday. What’s great is, it picked up on a lot of the themes Mike Males talked about in our interview. Like this quote: But at times, they also see boomers as a bunch of hypocrites who were challenged to “ask what you can do for your country” and…
Pet Store
I walk on by this cute little Gaithersburg pet store, and what should I see on the door but an orange cardboard sign reading “Children under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times. Thank you.” So, naturally, I expect an explanation for this, what with my mental ageism detectors going off and all.
The NYRA Blog Begins
NYRA is embarking on a new venture to get the word out to young and old alike. This blog will be a showcase for youth voices and their allies, and will provide a running commentary on the good, the bad, and the ugly in the world of youth rights. Check here often to find daily…
NYRA Gains Technical Support
NYRA members may begin to notice changes on the website and on the forums. In mid-November, James (Jim) Pleger joined the developers at NYRA to enhance the site. With the additional help, NYRA will become more integrated and user-friendly. He is currently studying Computer Information Systems (CIS) at a local college in Phoenix, Ariz. While…
Board of Directors Passes New Chapter Policy
The Board of Directors recently passed a resolution that will add certain rules to the bylaws governing the creation and operation of NYRA’s chapters. The new bylaws will remain in effect until the general election this summer, when they must be approved by an affirmative two-thirds vote of the membership. The policy was written by…
Koroknay-Palicz Attends Drug Policy Conference
Alex Koroknay-Palicz, NYRA’s Executive Director, recently attended a conference in Long Beach, Calif., organized by the Drug Policy Alliance. The conference attracted many leaders in the drug policy reform movement, including Scarlett Swerdlow, formerly of NYRA’s Board of Directors, and former Sen. John Vasconcellos (D-Cali.), who sponsored an important voting age bill in California. Koroknay-Palicz…
Alex Koroknay-Palicz and Mike Males Interviews
Transcripts of two new interviews have been added to youthrights.org. When he was in California testifying on behalf of a voting age bill, Alex Koroknay-Palicz had an opportunity to conduct an interview with Mike Males. Mike Males, who is a member of NYRA’s Board of Advisors, has written books on the oppression of young people…
Volunteers Still Needed
NYRA still needs regional captains in the central, midwest and the northeast regions. Regional captains are responsible for chapter development. The job entails about eight to ten hours of work per week, and it may count towards school community service requirements. Anyone who is interested the positions should email Keith Mandell Also, NYRA is still…
