After a minor outcry following the first vote for the NYRA slogan, a second vote was taken during the 2002 General Election and the results were the same. “The Last Civil Rights Movement” has once again beat out all other options and will remain the official slogan for the National Youth Rights Association. All Bylaw…
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…
At a recent NYRA Board of Directors meeting Danya Steele and Christen Walker-James were appointed to fill vacancies left on the board. Both from New York, they are very enthusiastic about their new position and want to get to work. Danya is the Editor-In-Chief of Harlem Live, an online magazine written by teens for teens….
On Thursday May 9, NYRA President Alex Koroknay-Palicz made his second appearance on CNN representing NYRA, this time he was on the cable channel CNN International. Koroknay-Palicz was asked about whether today’s youth are better or worse than their parent’s generation. While noting their greater material well-being Koroknay-Palicz questioned the loss of freedom and general…
NYRA is expanding the number of staff, and we have a great need for volunteers. There is always a great amount of work to do, if you have ever wanted to get involved now is your chance. Please review available positions at our Internship Section. Whether you have a talent in Writing, Art, Editing, Management,…
After the tremendous success of last summer, NYRA is seeking to begin its anti-age discrimination campaign once again. The campaign took a hiatus over the winter, but NYRA President Alex Koroknay-Palicz is intent on making the campaign national now. Since NYRA doesn’t have representatives all over the country it needs members and other supporters to…
Two of NYRA’s new chapters are really starting to get stuff done. On May 5th NYRA’s Madison Wisconsin chapter, NYRA-MA, is holding a big fundraiser bash. The event will feature local bands such as: Rushmore and the 40’s, SNAFU, Big Fat Ass, Card Shark Devils, Rubbish, Andrew Huemmer for DJ, and much more! If you…
The people have been organizing the large anti-Globalization protests are holding a massive peace rally on April 20 in Washington, DC. NYRA recruiters will be out in force to spread the good news of Youth Rights to the tens of thousands of activists expected to attend. This should be an incredible opportunity for outreach, the…
