People are always complaining about school... and I mean always. (Talk is Cheap, by Authority Zero) Well, students have rights too. Lets start with the US Constitution, First Amendment. It is still valid during school hours, and it would probably be best if you familiarize yourself with it know (because it will come in handy multiple times throughout your activist years!) So, to break it down nice and simple, you have: freedom of press, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom to assemble, and freedom to petition. Also on the topic of The US Constitution, is the Fourteenth Amendment. "Equal protection of the law" is key here. This prevents discrimination. Also because of the "Due process of law" it means you must be treated fairly when accused of bad behavior. For more detailed info, I urge you to check out: http://undergroundactionalliance.org/resources.php?r_section=9#chapter1
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I thank you for this journal entry. You've inspired me to look up, know, and memorize my rights as a sutdent. We have no right to complain and then do nothing. If we are going to complain we must do something to change the object of our compliant and improve it. Teens can change the world! Bring it!
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ratgirl : hey, out of curiosity, how many members are there on the site?
ratgirl : i think everyone should check out this site, especially if you are into the subject of trying to get rid of absinence-only sex ed. www.scarleteen.com
ratgirl : you've got to be kidding me - there are no feminist projects? ok whats going on? come on girls! we need to get rid of negative body imaging and objectifying of women! where is the spirit of 40 years ago? im currently working on makind t-shirts (or at least t-shirt ideas) for getting rid of the cultural taboo on menstrual cycles....anyone interseted?!?!
cooyah : 8)this website have made me interested in teenagers rights to be open minded about their surroundings because they are a huge part of their environment and they are important.
cooyah : i belive that what teenagers have to say in this society is important and people should take notice
Allison6463 : Welcome JunkTeen and RecyclingLove. You two should check out the forums. They are a great way to connect with other members. Also, you can post a journal telling of some of the activism you partake in, as well as announcements and links. Be sure to check all of those out! :]
Allison6463 : For the new kids that don't know what to do, I would suggest the Forums. It would be a really nice way to get people connected. We just need to use them more. :
junkteen : Hi, I'm new...
Obama Girl : Write a journal entry about what you do and connect with other members!
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