About Justin Byers

Age: 16

Stories by Justin

	Young political activist: Carrollton, Ga. By Justin Byers, 15 Ari Siesser has always had a burning passion for politics, but he has become even more inspired to act as the country’s economic situation deteriorates. “According to research I read, it looks like it’s going to exceed everyone’s worst nightmares,” he said. For the past two years, Ari has been involved in Young Democrats of Georgia, the state's official youth arm of the Democratic Party. Its members strive to benefit their communities by working within the political process.
	Republican 2008 Convention By Tommy Mangan, 12, Pratik Cherian, 17, Jordan Gaither, 17, Becky Mangan, 13, Justin Byers, 15, Ariana Gainer, 13, Jake Thornburgh, 15, Tommaso Verderame, 15, Paul Winston, 16 While seasoned politicians resort to kissing babies or begging for corporate contributions to gain a national audience, a 15-year-old simply wrote 434 powerful words. Those words propelled her to a coveted speaking spot during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul at 6:30 p.m. today.
	Young political activist: Aiken, S.C. By Justin Byers, 15 Randy Rashad Gaines is president of the Young Democrats of South Carolina, the youth-led arm of the state's Democratic Party. He explains his role as "an agent for change and an advocate for the underdog."
	Taking advantage of education vouchers By Justin Byers, 15 “The great truth about America is if you get an education, anybody can be anybody.” This belief, voiced by U.S. Rep. Mike Pence, is the foundation of my family’s view of education. From as early as I can remember, my mother instilled in me the importance of education and the opportunities it could bring.