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One Death Is Too Many: Why We Need Gun Violence Prevention Reforms

Jamira Burley | Posted 04.29.2013 | Crime
Read More: Gun Violence, Gun Laws, Youth Violence, Gun Violence Prevention, Young Black Males, Gun Rights, Gun Control, Youth Engagement, Youth Voice, Crime News
Jamira Burley

Eight years ago, in 2005, I was just a normal high school student. I faced my share of adversity, but nothing I thought I couldn't handle -- even afte...

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Six U.S. Senators Call for Creation of a Presidential Youth Council

Alex Wirth | Posted 02.05.2013 | College
Read More: Youth, Youth Vote, Obama Youth Vote, Millenials, Youth Council, Civic Engagement, Youth-Voice, Student Voice, College News
Alex Wirth

We are on the doorstep of a new era in politics -- one where young people matter. This week six U.S. Senators from both sides of the aisle introduced Senate Resolution 608 supporting the establishment of a Presidential Youth Council.

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Why Vote?

Alex Wirth | Posted 12.30.2012 | College
Read More: Youth Vote, Youth, Youth-Voice, Voters, Elections 2012, Mitt Romney, Democracy, Barack Obama, Civic Education, Voting, College News
Alex Wirth

Last week a friend asked me at lunch, "Do you believe in voting?" I responded, "Well, of course" and then paused to think. Why vote? Would my one vote really make a difference?

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It's Time for a Presidential Youth Council

Alex Wirth | Posted 06.19.2012 | Impact
Read More: Cncs, White House, Arne Duncan, Youth Vote, Youth, Service, Millennial Generation, Youth Voice, Impact News
Alex Wirth

The federal government must open opportunities for young people to be decision makers nationally, just as communities across the country are already doing.

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