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"Teen suicide is a major cause of death among teens, though many do not recognize suicide as a serious threat to a teenager’s well being.  Read More »

WASHINGTON - The National Rifle Association is urging the Bush administration to withdraw its support of a bill that would prohibit suspected terrorists from buying firearms.  Read More »

Uganda for years, have gone to war against one another. The Lords Resistance Army, have been a huge part of that. Kidnapping and basically making kids kill their own people. This war like so many others, went on for no good reason, and as of now there is a bit of peace with the LRA and there has been for about 6 months.  Read More »

I seemingly hear this phrase every time I'm in the car with my dad. Every time he sees someone (usually a young person) talking on the phone, he assumes that they aren't paying attention to the road. And new legislation being passed in some states seems to agree with this observation.  Read More »

"If a woman chooses to objectify herself -- shedding her clothes to obtain power through money -- is she helping to eliminate gender inequality or simply degrading herself?  Read More »

Previously posted on the Young People For Blog.

This marks the end of my school and academic year, the beginning of my third decade of life, and the completion of my second year of college. It has been a year of amazing successes and advancements. I have watched the progressive movement in my area wax and wan and now begin to grow stronger than ever.

From being extremely involved on my campus' progressive groups and issues, to attending the national YP4 summit, to becoming more involved with the progressive campus issues, to watching the progressive movement build off of others' passion, this year truly marks the beginning of a movement.  Read More »

I know that we all have our own problems and issues to deal with in this world, and there is no doubt that life is hard. However, take a second to think. There is someone who is going to commit suicide because his/her life is not improving. Someone is getting fired or laid off from his/her job. Someone is about to take a gun and kill someone right now.  Read More »

In Uganda, childhood is not a carefree time in one's life. It is the growth of a terrified being. James, and his two brothers, were no exception to this unsigned law. At just 11 years old, James and his two brothers were captured by Uganda forces called the Lord's Resistence Army. They were brutalized and taught to kill.  Read More »