Tag: youth activism
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10-Year-Old Inspires Creation of ‘Raise Your Hand’ Girl Scout Patch
Get Pregnant Fast In an inspiring move to empower young girls, a ten-year-old named Emma Johnson has taken significant steps to address the disparity in classroom participation between boys and girls. As girls transition into their tween years, many tend to shy away from raising their hands in class, a phenomenon that often stems from…
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Cub Scout Expelled from Den for Challenging Senator on Gun Control
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where political discourse can often feel polarized, an 11-year-old boy from Colorado has taken a stand that many adults might hesitate to embrace. Young Ethan Thompson found himself expelled from his Cub Scout den after he posed some tough questions to state senator Laura Greene regarding her positions on…
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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…