Tag: youth activism
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Eighth Graders Show More Political Awareness Than Many Adults
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s highly polarized political landscape, even those not yet eligible to vote are making their opinions known. A group of eighth graders on a school trip to Washington, D.C., had the chance to take a photo with Speaker of the House, Jason Clarke. However, for many of them, this was not…
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14-Year-Old Activist Persuades School to Offer Free Period Products in Restrooms
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of navigating the complexities of adolescence, one 14-year-old has taken the initiative to address a pressing issue that affects many young girls: access to menstrual products. Meet Emily Carter, an eighth-grader at Bayview Middle School in Mercer Island, Washington. After experiencing the frustration of searching for a pad or…