The NYRA annual elections have begun! NYRA is a fully democratic organization, and now is your chance to exercise your vote. Best thing is, you don’t even have to be 18. All members are encouraged to vote by going to NYRA’s special election section. This election will have three parts, first is the election of…
In a 5-4 decision the US Supreme Court deemed random, suspicionless drug testing of students involved in extra-curricular activities to be constitutional. NYRA has issued a press release expressing frustration over the Court’s decision, “In a world of ever increasing penalties, restrictions and ‘zero-tolerance’ for students, it is frightening to note that even ones own…
A bill has been introduced in the California legislature that will raise the smoking age to 21, making it the highest in the nation. NYRA member, Denis Hiller, has organized a campaign against this bill and testified before a California Legislative Committee on June 26 in oposition to this bill. Explaining his decision to fight…
