The 2003 NYRA Election is scheduled to begin on July 9th and end on August 9th at the General Meeting in Washington, DC. The ballot will be sent to all eligible voters on July 2nd. Voting members are encouraged to send an e-mail to NYRA to run for the Board of Directors. Standard, Service, or…
Despite a vigorous letter writing campaign in favor of LD 640, the Maine bill that would lower the voting age statewide to 17, the bill has been put on hold. Lacking the 2/3rds vote necessary in the House to pass the bill, the sponsor, Rep. Glenn Cummings (D-Portland) decided to put the bill on hold…
NYRA representative Justin Webb testified at 2 PM, today April 23rd in front of the Texas House Committee on Elections. Justin, a senior at the University of Texas, spoke in favor of House Bill 482 and House Joint Resolution 29, the bills introduced by Rep. Ron Wilson (D-Houston) back in January. NYRA sent out a…
With the passage of LD 640 on March 25 in committee the bill that will lower the voting age to 17 now heads to the full Maine House of Representatives. The bill passed with overwhelming support by a vote of 11-2, even the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Glenn Cummings, D-Portland, was a little surprized. “This is…
A new study has been released this week that proves that a majority of young people as young as 11 are as competent as adults to stand trial. Despite proof showing that a majority of 11-15 year olds and all 16-17 year olds display adult competence, this study has been wildly misinterpreted by the media…
At their monthly chapter meeting on March 1st, President Laura Finstad outlined an ambitious year of youth rights activism. NYRA-DC has taken its first step toward lowering the voting age in the area by contacting area city councils. The chapter has also begun inquiries into establishing a Youth Center for the city. Several fundraising concerts…
After many wonderful years with ecg.net, NYRA has made the move to a new server. Look for new features including a donation section, a drinking age section, and legal research. NYRA will be making youthrights.org a multimedia destination with Real Audio from radio appearances, and Youth Rights songs to download. Be sure to check back…
A measure before the Anchorage, Alaska city assembly that would have given voters the chance to lower the voting age failed by one vote. On Tuesday February 11 the assembly voted seven in favor, and four opposed and as a constitutional amendment it needed eight affirmative votes to be passed to the voters. Despite loosing…
Have your parents spied on you with high-tech gadgets or paraphernalia? Are your Moms and Dads checking up on you with video or audio surveillance, computer spying software, GPS car tracking devices, drug testing or some other modern day gadget or gizmo? How did you feel when you found out? If you have information on…
The North Dakota chapter for the National Youth Rights Association has announced its intention to lower the voting age to 16 in the state by 2004. Johnathan McClure, NYRA-ND Treasurer is in charge of the effort to gather 25,688 valid signatures to put the measure on the ballot in 2004. This will be the first…
