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National Youth Rights Association (NYRA)
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We are the Nation's largest organization fighting for the rights of young people against age discrimination and unreasonable age restrictions.

https://www.youthrights.org/
Police Brutality & Excessive Force Against French Student Protesters

Reports & Videos of French Police officers using dangerous & excessive force against non-violent student protesters in France, causing major injuries & harm.

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Police Brutality & Excessive Force Against French Student Protesters
Reports & Videos of French Police officers using dangerous & excessive force against non-violent student protesters in France, causing major injuries & harm
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October 8, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Surveillance in Schools

How schools use constant surveillance of students, how surveillance hurts students. Reasons to oppose school surveillance. Punishment from school surveillance.

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Constant Surveillance in Schools & its Harmful Effects on Students
How schools use constant surveillance of students, how surveillance hurts students. Reasons to oppose school surveillance. Punishment from school surveillance.
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October 7, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Mississippi High School Illegally Searching Students & Permanently Seizing Phones Under New Policy

Thomas E. Edwards High School in Mississippi is illegally searching students' persons & property to seize cell phones and keep them for the entire school year.

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Mississippi School Illegally Searching Students & Seizing Phones
Thomas E. Edwards High School in Mississippi is illegally searching students' persons & property to seize cell phones and keep them for the entire school year.
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October 5, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Episode 34 of the Youth Rights Podcast is out now: "Mississippi Highschool Illegally Searching Students & Permanently Seizing Phones"

Listen to how this school uses Illegal searches on students & their possessions to seize their cell phones for the entire year as punishment.

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Youth Rights Podcast 34: Mississippi School Illegally Searching Students & Permanently Taking Phones
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October 4, 2026 at 11:15 PM
How Japan’s Camera Shutter Rule Threatens Children and Students Facing Abuse

Japan Mandates a shutter sound for pictures & videos on all phones. This threatens children and students who need to discreetly record abuse they're facing.

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How Japan’s Camera Shutter Rule Threatens Child Abuse Victims
Japan Mandates a shutter sound for pictures & videos on all phones. This threatens children and students who need to discreetly record abuse they're facing.
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October 2, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Grandparents' Rights & Parental Estrangement as Political Issues

A grandmother demanded legally enforceable grandparents' rights at an event for Florida candidate Byron Donalds leading to discourse on Parental Estrangement as a political issue.

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Grandparents' Rights & Parental Estrangement as Political Issues
A woman demanded legal grandparents' rights at an event for Florida candidate Byron Donalds leading to discourse on Parental Estrangement as a political issue
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October 1, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Juveniles' Rights in Custody Battles

What rights do children have in custody disputes between their parents? Juveniles' Custody Rights in each state. Harms of Custody Disputes on Juvenile Autonomy.

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The Rights of the Juveniles in Custody Battles and Visitation
What rights to children have in custody disputes between their parents? Juveniles' Custody Rights in each state. Harms of Custody Disputes on Juvenile Autonomy
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September 30, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Youth Rights Story: Safety Issues and Oppressive Rules in Youth Group Homes

NYRA Volunteer Bailey McCoy tells her personal experience of being in a youth group home and some of the issues she faced there, including safety concerns, ongoing lawsuits, and oppressive rules.

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Youth Rights Story: Safety Issues and Oppressive Rules in Youth Group Homes
YouTube video by National Youth Rights Association
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September 28, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Why "You Can't See Your Friends Until..." Is a Bad Parenting Tactic

Read about how parents restricting a teenagers' access to their friends as punishment is harmful to their development

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Why "You Can't See Your Friends Until-" Is a Bad Parenting Tactic
Read about how parents restricting a teenagers' access to their friends as punishment is harmful to their development
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September 26, 2026 at 3:09 AM
School Punishment for Political Activity

Can schools punish students for political organizing? Cases of schools punishing students for political demonstrations. Students' right to protest on campus.

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Schools Punishing Students for Political Activity
Can schools punish students for political organizing? Cases of schools punishing students for political demonstrations. Students' right to protest on campus.
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September 23, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Debunking Myths Of Social Media Use and Teen Mental Health

Research supporting how Social Media is not the cause of poor mental health in teenagers, and how it provides support for struggling youth with poor home lives.

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Debunking Myths Of Social Media Use and Teen Mental Health
Research supporting how Social Media is not the cause of poor mental health in teenagers, and how it provides support for struggling youth with poor home lives.
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September 21, 2026 at 11:24 PM
A First-hand Story of the Troubled Teen Industry & Involuntary Drugging

NYRA President Zane Miller Interviews Chrissy, a survivor of the troubled teen industry, who experienced involuntary psychiatric drugging from a young age due to Oppressive parents.

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Youth Rights Podcast Ep 33: A First-hand Story of the Troubled Teen Industry & Involuntary Drugging
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September 21, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Social Media is not the Cause of the Youth Mental Health Crisis - Poor Home Environments are
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September 19, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Conservatives Express Support for Abusive Parents Whose Transgender Child Was Removed from them

After Joseph & Arlene Kutzko's transgender child was removed from them, conservatives blamed it on gender identity, while ignoring the accusations of abuse.

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Conservatives Rally Behind Abusive Parents of Transgender Child
After Joseph & Arlene Kutzko's transgender child was removed from them, conservatives blamed it on gender identity, while ignoring the accusations of abuse.
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September 19, 2026 at 9:52 PM
New NYRA Blog Post Published: "Viral Video of Father Smashing Daughter’s TV Reflects Brutal Violation of Youth Rights"

This abusive father smashed his daughter's TV when he learned she had a boy in the house. Learn how this type of behavior harms teenagers.

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Video of Father Smashing Girl’s TV Reflects Youth Rights Violation
This abusive father smashed his daughter's TV when he learned she had a boy in the house. Learn how this type of parental behavior is harmful for teenagers
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September 18, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Overbearing Parental Expectations

Learn about parents enforcing rigid, excessive demands of their children, including perfectionist standards, academic expectations, & unrealistic goals.

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The Harms of Overbearing Parental Expectations on Children
Learn about parents enforcing rigid, excessive demands of their children, including perfectionist standards, academic expectations, & unrealistic goals
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September 16, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Episode 32 of the Youth Rights Podcast is out now: "Academic Pressures on Students and the Importance of Academic Choice"

NYRA Members Zane Miller and Faith Choe tell stories of Academic Pressures on Youth and the negative effects it can have on student mental health.

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Youth Rights Podcast Ep 32: Academic Pressures on Students and the Importance of Academic Choice
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September 14, 2026 at 1:35 AM
How AI Surveillance in Schools Violates Student Rights & Threatens Vulnerable Youth’s Safety

How constant AI monitoring of students can threaten their privacy, rights & safety. False positives of AI surveillance in schools. Harms of AI Monitoring in School

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How AI Surveillance in Schools Threatens Student Rights & Safety
How constant AI monitoring of students can threaten their privacy, rights & safety. False positives of AI surveillance in schools. Harms of AI Monitoring in School
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September 11, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Minors' Access to Contraception and Birth Control Laws by State

Which states can minors get birth control without parental consent? Barriers for Minors Accessing Birth Control. Benefits of birth control access for minors.

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Minors' Access to Contraception and Birth Control Laws by State
Which states can minors get birth control without parental consent? Barriers for Minors Accessing Birth Control. Benefits of birth control access for minors.
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September 9, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Episode 31 of the Youth Rights Podcast is out now: "How AI Surveillance in Schools Harms Students & Threatens Student Rights"

NYRA Members Zane Miller and Hailey Lyu discuss harms of AI Surveillance in schools and constant digital monitoring of students.

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Youth Rights Podcast Ep 31: How AI Surveillance in Schools Harms Students & Threatens Student Rights
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September 7, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Why AI Surveillance in Schools Raises a Constitutional Question

Learn about AI surveillance in schools and the constitutional challenges that it poses. The constitutionality of AI Monitoring Students in public schools.

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Why AI Surveillance in Schools Raises a Constitutional Question
Learn about AI surveillance in schools and the constitutional challenges that it poses. The constitutionality of AI Monitoring Students in public schools.
www.youthrights.org
September 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Parental Religious Indoctrination and Abuse of Children

Learn about how parents can use religion to abuse and indoctrinate children. Harms of parental religious abuse. Research and Cases of abusive religious parents.

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September 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Open to the Public (Unless You're Young)

Learn about restrictions on youth accessing public places, and how this is unfair to young people. The flaws and harms of age restrictions in public places.

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August 28, 2026 at 8:05 PM
How Zero Tolerance School Policies are Harmful for Students

Zero Tolerance Policies in schools, harms of zero tolerance policies for students, and cases of unfair punishment under zero tolerance policies. School Punishment for self defense.

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How Zero Tolerance School Policies are Harmful for Students
Zero Tolerance Policies in schools, harms of zero tolerance policies, cases of unfair punishment for zero tolerance policies. School Punishment for self defense
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August 26, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Episode 30 of the Youth Rights Podcast is out now: "Debunking Myths about Teens and Social Media Use - Ft. Mike Males"

NYRA Members Zane Miller and Ian Golec Interview Mike Males, a researcher on social science and youth justice.

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Youth Rights Podcast Ep 30: Debunking Myths about Teens and Social Media Use - Ft. Mike Males
YouTube video by National Youth Rights Association
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August 24, 2026 at 1:56 AM