Elders Impugn The Young After Gun Massacre

After news of the Parkland gun massacre came out, “Jack Kingston, a former United States representative from Georgia and a regular CNN commentator, asked, “Do we really think—and I say this sincerely—do we really think 17-year-olds on their own are going to plan a nationwide rally?” Why can’t we just support and encourage these young people in their single, clear goal of banning assault weapons instead of assimilating their effort into the conventional, adult-driven, conservative/liberal battle narrative?

Public School Issues, School reformPatrick FarengaFebruary 22, 2018Youth vote, Young adults, Gun massacre, school violenceComment

Let's Give Children a Meaningful Vote of Support

The voices and ideas of the young are often paid lip service and then ignored by those in power—at home, in school, and in politics—so is it any wonder the young are jaded about the political process?

Children's RightsPatrick FarengaJuly 14, 2016Brexit, Youth vote, Children's rights, Toby RolloComment

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