(cross posted from own blog, Change and Exchange) I had the opportunity to see this post on youth culture on the National Youth Rights Association’s forums: Firstly, let me make clear that I am a 17 year old Greek Cypriot, I live in London and I am not an ‘old man’, but I believe youth…
Sometimes it’s difficult to remain optimistic about the future of youth rights, especially when lawmakers continue to pass laws to ‘protect the children’ and seem to set our goals back every day. I admit, I have problems staying optimistic about youth rights when I see new curfews being announced, or when parents’ groups try to…
In 1842, Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech to the Springfield Washington Temperance Society. Lincoln shared the Society’s desire to quell alcoholism, but he was upset by the mean spirited way they went about pursuing their goals. Those who had gathered to hear him speak were dismayed by Lincoln’s speech, which promoted the use of reasoned…
NYRA Berkeley’s looking to grab major media attention and begin life as one of Berkeley’s most active and successful polictical groups.
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…
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…
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.
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 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…
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…
