In early January NYRA received a letter of determination from the IRS notifying the organization’s 501c3 application has been approved. With the new tax status all individuals or foundations giving money to NYRA receive tax deductions. This will allow NYRA to secure the funding it needs by applying for grants. This is a huge step…
Children’s Press Line, caught some of the democratic presidential candidates after a debate. CPL’s reporters asked the candidates a couple of vital questions concerning America’s Youth. Perhaps most importantly, the candidates were asked what they thought of lowering the voting age. When asked for his opinion on the issue of the voting age, Ohio Congressman…
Today the US Supreme Court dealt politically active youth a great victory by striking down the congressional ban on political contributions by people under 18. Using no uncertain terms the Supreme Court stated the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act “which forbids individuals ’17 years old or younger’ to make contributions to candidates and political parties violates…
On November 13th, DeWarren Langley resigned from both the NYRA Board, and from his position as the director of the Chapter Formation and Advisory Office. DeWarren resigned due to differences of opinion, stemming from his very literal view of NYRA’s mission statement and his strong opinions with regard to the best possible structuring of the…
On November 9th, NYRA-DC chapter President and NYRA Director Laura Finstad appeared on National Public Radio’s “That Democracy Show” in Washington. The show featured young people discussing the benefits of working outside of the system versus working within the system. NYRA believes that a balance should be struck between the two. Laura managed to get…
NYRA needs a budget to remain a viable organization and to step up its efforts around the country to become a visable and vocal proponent for Youth Rights. An idea is being persued to hold a large benefit show this March that would raise enough money to get NYRA a firm financial base and a…
A dozen officers in Goose Creek, South Carolina stormed through the halls of Stratford High School with guns drawn, forcing 107 students to lay on the floor and submit to a drug dog search. Students were commanded to get on their knees with their hands behind their head, students who did not respond quick enough…
A petition for honest sexual education is currently being circulated by a NYRA ally. The people responsible for the petition were hoping to have 50,000 signatures already, but they still encourage people to sign it. The petition, sponsored by Advocates for Youth, cites parallels between sexual education and drug education as reasoning to avoid a…
On Wednesday, October 29th, NYRA President and Executive Director Alex Koroknay-Palicz presented a workshop on Youth Rights at the National Young Leaders Conference, it was the fourth he has done in the month of October. Always known as someone who can successfully communicate NYRA’s message to the public, Alex received a great reaction from the…
There are many websites on the Internet dedicated to humor. These sites, while often very funny, sometimes have ageist disclaimers. Often a website will have something that says their material is not appropriate for individuals under the age of eighteen. NYRA member Jessica Jordan decided to do something about it. She has written letters to…
