After months of mobilization against the University of Louisiana (UL) System’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, Young Americans for Liberty (YAL)—the nation’s most active youth liberty organization—is proud to announce victory. The UL System recently reversed mandates governing the nine member institutions after sustained action by YAL activists, with UL System websites no longer mentioning requirements or...Read More

As a staunch defender of the Second Amendment, Young Americans for Liberty (YAL)—the nation’s most active youth liberty organization—is supporting four bills nationwide that would advance Teacher Carry. Members of YAL’s Hazlitt Coalition—the growing network of more than 320 pro-liberty lawmakers in over 40 states—have sponsored legislation in Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, and West Virginia, and...Read More

With the LEARNS Act (SB 294) headed back to the Arkansas Senate for final legislative approval next week, Young Americans for Liberty (YAL)—the nation’s most active youth liberty organization—is urging Arkansas lawmakers to focus solely on school choice. As it currently stands, SB 294 is a broad omnibus package that gives too much power to the state’s...Read More

Young Americans for Liberty (YAL)—the nation’s most active youth liberty organization—is now speaking out against the Idaho Legislature for failing to pass school choice for all of the state’s children. YAL urges Idaho voters to hold Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Winder and other Republican “no” votes accountable in the months ahead, and to support...Read More

Austin-based Young Americans for Liberty (YAL)—the nation’s most active youth liberty organization—is mobilizing heavily on behalf of universal school choice in Texas. Putting pressure on state lawmakers, YAL is urging legislators to pass a school choice bill benefitting all Texas families. With the help of the Hazlitt Coalition—YAL’s growing network of more than 320 pro-liberty lawmakers from...Read More

With school choice gaining traction in the Idaho State Senate, Young Americans for Liberty (YAL)—the nation’s most active youth liberty organization—is urging Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Winder to fast-track school choice for all Idaho children. Since the start of 2023, YAL has been instrumental in promoting school choice across America. In Idaho, YAL activists have...Read More

In light of the Iowa House and Senate passing House File 68 (the Students First Act), Young Americans for Liberty (YAL)—the nation’s most active youth liberty organization—is celebrating the advancement of school choice in a state that has long needed it. The Students First Act would go a long way in helping Iowa families cover their private...Read More

As Congress advances its omnibus spending bill, Young Americans for Liberty (YAL)—the nation’s most active youth liberty organization—has issued a statement criticizing Big Government and echoing Senator Rand Paul’s objections to tax-and-spend policies. The statement comes from YAL CEO Lauren Daugherty: “Senator Rand Paul is right to oppose the current iteration of the omnibus package. For decades,...Read More

Young Americans for Liberty (YAL)—the nation’s most active youth liberty organization—is proud to welcome State Representative Tony Tinderholt to its Hazlitt Coalition, which now includes more than 300 pro-liberty lawmakers from nearly 40 states. A father, combat veteran, and true champion of liberty, Tinderholt is an exciting addition to the most influential coalition of state...Read More

November 30, 2022 VIA EMAIL to keith.hahn@wmich.edu AND CERTIFIED MAIL Mr. Keith Hahn General Counsel Western Michigan University 2010 Seibert Administration Building, Mail Stop 5423 Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200 RE: The First Amendment Rights of Western Michigan University’s Young Americans for Liberty Dear Mr. Hahn,  I write on behalf of Young Americans for Liberty (hereafter, YAL)...Read More