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Nor Cal Congress a Rousing Success!

 Dr. Ami Bera receiving a mug

On February 6th, over five hundred high school students convened in Sacramento. They traveled from all over northern California, with one thing in common: a love of politics. At JSA’s Winter Congress, students are not only able to discuss the issues facing today’s society, but they are able to introduce their own solutions. Each delegation submitted bills aimed at solving problems such as banks that are too big to fail, inequity in college admissions, and animal cruelty.

 

 

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NorCal Winter Congress Makes Big Impact on Students

Article from ContraCostaTimes.com

JSA prepares teen for political life

By Alex Wolinsky
 

THE DEBATE has ended, and the final votes are in. Legislators gather together and talk anxiously, eagerly awaiting the announcement of the bill's fate. This isn't the United States Senate, however: It is the Junior State of America (JSA).

Students involved in the JSA say that if one plans to pursue a career in politics, the 75-year-old organization is a good place to start.

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Rep. Kilili of Saipan Encourages Students to Apply for JSA Summer School

Junior State of America staff members Matthew Randazzo and Elliott Nguyen are visting Saipan and the islands to promote JSA Summer School and fundraise. They were recently featured in the Saipan Tribune in an article entitled "Kilili encourages students to apply in JSA program."

Read the full article at SaipanTribune.com

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MW-ORV-SE Winter Congress Postponed Due to Winter Storm
The MW-ORV-SE Winter Congress that was to be held this weekend (Feb.10-14, 2010) at the Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel in Arlington, Virginia has been postponed and rescheduled for March 10-14, 2010.  We consider the safety of our students first.  We have made this decision based on current conditions in Washington, D.C., and the anticipated impact of the coming winter storm.  

Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas are currently under a severe winter storm warning in the midst of recovering from this past weekend’s blizzard.
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Justice O’Connor Imparts Invaluable Lessons to Northeast JSAers

By: Justin Fletcher


    Two-hundred and twenty Northeast JSAers traveled to the chamber of the Supreme Court on Friday, February 5, 2010,  during the NE Winter Congress to hear a speech from former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Justice O’Connor spoke about her history on the Court, the evolution of the Court, and students’ responsibilities to teach others about how government works, specifically to educate the youth.

    Justice O’Connor served on the Court from 1981 to 2006 and was the first female Supreme Court Justice. During her speech, she expressed her deep experience and palpable spirit. Her sassiness was exposed through her responses to the students’ questions, including light-hearted “That’s just a dumb question!” or “Absolutely not!” As she clicked her heels and rolled her eyes, she answered all the questions posed to her directly. The delegates were quick to laugh when she made her spunky responses.

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