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By James Maier at 11:07AM
Jan 25, 2012

YAL at IUPUI to host Civil Liberties College Tour Stop

Young Americans for Liberty at IUPUI will be hosting one of the stops on the YAL Civil Liberties College Tour on Tuesday February 7th!

At the current moment, an event of this nature is certainly necessary, as every day, we are seeing our rights whittled away by a government that has stepped far outside of its constitutional and legal constraints. Legislation such as the PATRIOT Act and the NDAA have roused people awake to the threats we face and even have become seminal issues for Republican presidential candidates.

All of these developments have come about as a result of wars, and as Randolph Bourne's thesis suggests, war is the health of the state. Wars, like the ones the US government is conducting in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Somalia are the health of the state because many accept the certain steps taken in effort to make us "safer," when in reality, our rights and privacy are violated.

Many do not know this, but as a result of NDAA, anyone of us can be indefinitely detained with no charge. Yet, many accept this. Those who warn of it are painted as traitors and terrorist sympathizers, by those who do not understand the laws of this country and their natural rights.


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By Joseph Brown at 10:57AM
Jan 25, 2012

National End Crony Capitalism Day Feb. 14th

natlcronycapKelly Jemison has a post over at Students for Liberty promoting national crony capitalism day, a great event to do on campus before wrapping up our Spring recruitment drive contest, which ends Feb. 17th--your chapter can win cash prizes and we will provide you with free resources and activism kits! Crony capitalism day, is set for February 14th (Valentine's Day), and will expose the love between big business and big government. Tabling kits are provided free of charge, just apply through this survey. Each tabling kit includes: 

  • 1 tabling banner (2′ by 6′) – to draw attention to the event
  • 1 event execution information sheet
  • 1 sample press release
  • 100 stickers with the attached image
  • 100 Valentines – with a cronyism definition on one side and illustration on the opposite side
  • 120 Dum Dum lollipops – to be attached to the Valentines (for a candy gram effect)
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By Bonnie Kristian at 12:58PM
Jan 23, 2012

Get Trained to Take Action

If you want to run for office yourself, or work on a principled, liberty campaign, or just become a more effective activist, you need to be trained.  Fortunately, our partners at American Majority and the Leadership Institute have exactly the training you need.

Upcoming Leadership Institute Trainings

Jan. 27Television Workshop, Introduction to TechniquesArlington, VA
Jan.  27Television Workshop, On-cameraArlington, VA
Jan.  28Grassroots Activist SchoolBozeman, MT
Jan.  28Grassroots Activist SchoolFreehold, NJ
Jan.  28Travel-Campaign Management SchoolRock Island, IL
Jan.  30Campaign Management SchoolArlington, VA
Feb.  01Advanced New Media Workshop: CampaignsArlington, VA
Feb.  01Powerful Public RelationsOnline
Feb.  04Youth Leadership SchoolNewark, OH
Feb.  09CPAC - How to Raise Money...the Easy WayWashington, DC
Feb.  09Getting Your Message HeardWashington, DC
Feb.  09CPAC - Landing a Conservative Job: The Hill and BeyondWashington, DC
Feb.  10CPAC - Public Speaking WorkshopWashington, DC
Feb.  10CPAC - Video Activism: Tips of the TradeWashington, DC
Feb.  11Grassroots Activist SchoolSheboygan, WI
Feb.  11CPAC 2012 Job and Internship FairWashington, DC
Feb.  11CPAC - GOTV: Creating a Winning Ground GameWashington, DC
Feb.  17Television Workshop, On-cameraArlington, VA
Feb.  21Public Speaking Workshop, AdvancedArlington, VA
Feb.  25Youth Leadership SchoolDes Moines, IA
Feb.  25Youth Leadership SchoolPensacola, FL
Feb.  25Travel-Future Candidate SchoolJonesboro, AR
Feb.  27Comprehensive Online Activist SchoolArlington, VA

View the full LI training schedule here.

Upcoming American Majority Trainings

Jan. 25Activist Training SchoolYuma, AZ
Feb. 9Candidate Training SchoolNorman, OK
Feb. 11Activist Training SchoolCharleston, SC
Feb. 11Candidate and Activist SchoolMiddletown, DE
Feb. 18Campaign Training SchoolSt. Paul, MN
Feb. 18Candidate and Activist SchoolBell County, TX
Feb. 25Campaign Training SchoolCleveland, TN
Mar. 3Activist Training SchoolDuPage, IL

Click here to learn more about AM's training options and request a training in your area.

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By Josh Jackson at 11:27AM
Jan 19, 2012

Chapter Glue: How to Keep Your Group Together

The beginning of a new semester is the perfect time to be thinking about how to grow and expand your YAL chapter.  Maybe you turn out a big crowd of people to a information meeting or a semester kick-off rally, but will they come back?  Are they still there at the end of the semester?  This is the ultimate test of your effectiveness as a student organization, and here's what you need to remember.

The Idea: Community

Think about the most successfully organized groups you know.  These may be churches, veterans groups, or college fraternities, for example.  The common thread that sustains the existence of these groups is that they create an environment which not only enables the purpose of the group, but ultimately fosters social interaction.  In other words, people want a place they can make friends and hang out!  It's half the reason you went to college to begin with.    

Understanding "community" is vital to the success of your group. It encourages the creativity that occurs when people are comfortable around each other and sharpens ideas on philosophy and rhetorical skills.  People build bonds with each other, find other common interests, become friends, and eventually begin to interact outside of the group. I love logging into Facebook and seeing people who are members of my YAL group asking each other which professors to take for a certain class, who wants to meet up for pizza, or where the best trails to go hiking are located.  These people will continue to show up for YAL events, if only just to see their friends who they made there!  I'm sure they love liberty too.


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By Mikayla Hall at 3:59PM
Jan 13, 2012

New Semester, New Leadership, New Regional Map

New Map

Starting this Spring Semester, there are some changes in YAL's field program. Missouri is moving from the Midwest Region to the South Central Region, and Colorado is moving from South Central to the Northwest.  The above map illustrates the new regions.

Additionally, we're welcomg two new Regional Directors -- Sam Swedberg for the Midwest and Eric Sharp for the Mid-Atlantic -- and twenty-two new State Chairs.

To see in which region your chapter falls and your local leadership team, check out Regional Resources.

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By Bonnie Kristian at 10:32AM
Jan 9, 2012

Coming to CPAC?

Are you ready to head to CPAC 2012 this February 9-11?  If not, there's no time to lose to make your plans and secure your spot at the conference.

Student passes are available for just $35 and will get you full access to the regular conference sessions for all three days.  For those without a student ID or a little extra cash to splurge on VIP events, more expensive options are available starting at $75. 

Click here to register today.  The registration deadline is 5.00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 3, 2012.  If you wait to register onsite, you may not get a ticket.

Once you've got your ticket, you'll need a place to stay.  YAL has put together a list of safe, inexpensive housing options which have rooms available during the weekend of CPAC:


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By Bonnie Kristian at 4:24PM
Dec 23, 2011

A Christmas Song from YAL

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Merry Christmas from your friends at

Young Americans for Liberty!

 To the tune of "Let It Snow"

Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But in YAL's office it’s delightful,
And as the year draws to a close,
Help YAL grow!  Help YAL grow! Help YAL grow!
               
Yes, this year was quite successful,
We hope your holidays are restful,
Come New Years we’ll be rarin’ to go,
And make YAL grow! Make YAL grow! Make YAL grow!
 
Campaign activists trained by the score,
And next year we’ll train day and night!
Though the feds adore spending and war,
Still we will fight for our rights!
 
We’re heading toward Election Day,
Let’s give statists cause for dismay!
If you love liberty so,
Help YAL grow!  Help YAL grow! Help YAL grow!


If you want to help YAL grow into the New Year, then please help us with an end of the year tax-deductible donation of $50, $100, or even $250 or more!

Here at YAL, we've had a wonderful third year as an organization -- by far our most successful year to date.  Thanks to your support, YAL has grown to become the largest, most active, and fastest-growing liberty organization on America's college campuses.

From all of us at Young Americans for Liberty, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!

For liberty,

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By Bonnie Kristian at 2:10PM
Dec 20, 2011

Civil Liberties College Tour

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Today YAL is pleased to announce a February campus tour with three civil liberties experts, titled "The War on Terrorism, Civil Liberties, and the Constitution."

This one-of-a-kind college tour brings together Glenn Greenwald (a liberal), Bruce Fein (a conservative), and Jacob Hornberger (a libertarian) to discuss the greatest threats to our constitutional republic and individual rights.

The tour will be moderated by YAL's own Jack Hunter, and hosted by YAL chapters in conjunction with The Future Freedom Foundation. Here's the schedule:

  • Monday, February 6:  Columbia University in New York City, NY
  • Tuesday, February 7:  Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN
  • Wednesday, February 8:  Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN
  • Thursday, February 9:  Ohio State in Columbus, OH
  • The details for one final tour stop are still being worked out -- stay tuned for an update!

Make plans today to attend a tour stop near you, and spread the news about this important event far and wide today!

Learn more at www.YALiberty.org/tour.

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By Bonnie Kristian at 11:37AM
Dec 20, 2011

Find Your Spring Internship Here

Looking for a spring internship?  Look no further than this list!

  • Bruce Fein is looking for two to three interns IMMEDIATELY.  Candidates should be in the DC area and be interested issues of constitutional law, separation of powers, and civil liberties legislation.  To apply, contact Mark Potkewitz at mark@thelichfieldgroup.com or 314-814-6275 as soon as possible.

  • Looking for a free ticket to CPAC?  ProEnglish is looking for two temporary paid interns during the week of CPAC 2012.  The interns will each receive one pass to all three days of CPAC and a stipend for the week.  To apply, send a cover letter and resume to suzannebibby@proenglish.org with the subject line "CPAC 2012 Intern."

  • Antiwar.com is looking for a spring college intern.  5-10 hours per week.  Duties include proofreading.  Submit writing sample and cover letter to akeaton@antiwar.com by December 19th.

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By Bonnie Kristian at 11:23AM
Dec 6, 2011

Happy Birthday to YAL!

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This month marks YAL's third birthday, and thanks to your hard work and support, Young Americans for Liberty has become the largest, most active, and fastest-growing liberty youth organization in the country in three short years!

As we head into our fourth year -- and this historic election season -- our fight for liberty will only advance.

Head over to YAL's Facebook page or tweet with hashtag #YAL to share your birthday wishes or stories about the influence YAL has had in your life these past three years!

P.S. Yes, that is an eagle eating a cake.

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