I love the idea of the youth convention. Medfield was able to fill it's two delegate slots. I am curious about the actual number of kids. The area set aside for them looked a bit empty. Our kids chose to sit with us instead. I also don't … [Read more...]
Gov. Deval Patrick Backs Down From Supporting GLBT Youth
I've just returned from vacation and am catching up on all the local news I've missed over the past 8 days. I just read about Governor Deval Patrick's schedule change in regards to appearing and speaking at the GLBT Youth Pride Day in … [Read more...]
Boston Bashes 18+ Events
In a piece titled Further Civic Paranoia, the Weekly Dig writes:On Friday January 26th, the Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing issued a directive to all venues operating underage events in the city of Boston. It states that … [Read more...]
Beyond Civics Class — Have High School Students Help at the Polls
There are several advantages to recruiting high school students to join the ranks of existing poll workers, many of whom are retirees.1. Young poll workers understand computers and technology. Growing up with computers at … [Read more...]
Bringing in the Youth
There has already been discussion on this Globe piece and how Jon Stewart is allegedly steering young adults away from politics in droves. Although I disagree with 98% of the op-ed (and there's no need to rehash that on this entry), I do … [Read more...]