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…
NYRA’s ongoing campaign against businesses with age discriminatory policies has met with substantial success. So far 15 stores across the country have taken down their anti-youth policies in response to NYRA action. From Michigan to Maryland, from supermarkets to gas stations, NYRA has had considerable success with its campaign. In a letter to members NYRA…
NYRA Board of Advisors member Mike A. Males spoke on behalf of NYRA at the national conference for Students for a Sensible Drug Policy and Marijuana Policy Project. The conference was November 8-10 in Anaheim, California. Males was in a panel discussion on the war on drugs and youth, the opposition didn’t show up, just…
The American University chapter for the National Youth Rights Association announced last week its plans to challenge the school’s parental notification policy regarding alcohol violations. “AU students are mostly legal adults. The school should stop their “tattle” policy to mommy and daddy if they are caught with a beer on campus.” explained the chapter’s treasurer,…
