Young Americans for Liberty
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| Abbreviation | YAL |
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| Formation | 2008 |
| Type | Student Organization, 501(c)(3) |
| Purpose | Political Activism |
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Region served
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United States |
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Executive Director
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Cliff Maloney Jr. |
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Director of Programs & Operations
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Edward King |
| Affiliations | Students for Ron Paul, Campaign for Liberty, Youth for Ron Paul |
| Slogan | Winning on principle |
| Website | http://www.yaliberty.org |
Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) is a 501(c)(3) organization that was formed in 2008 at the end of Congressman Ron Paul's presidential campaign. They focus on educating their peers about various topics including libertarian values, especially freedom of speech, and emphasizing the role of the Constitution in the American government.
During the 2008 Presidential election, Republican Representative Ron Paul stirred a large grassroots movement, especially on college campuses around the United States. As a result of this, students began to form organizations on campus under the banner of Students for Ron Paul.
After the election, the movement continued and eventually splintered off to create Young Americans for Liberty, which expanded into a broader effort to support liberty.
Young Americans for Liberty has hosted several national events since its inception: Bringing Ron Paul to college campuses, protesting the War in Iraq, protesting the Transportation Security Administration — which received substantial recognition online, hosting political boot camps, promoting the Constitution, protesting the government to reduce the National debt of the United States, and pushing for members to attend CPAC.
Meanwhile, to raise awareness about liberty-minded beliefs, each chapter performs a variety of events on campus, including fundraising for liberty-minded causes, hosting speakers, or tabling/protesting. For example, beginning in March 2011, Young Americans for Liberty groups protested U.S. military intervention in Libya. Besides protests, bringing speakers that are essential towards the liberty movement are invited by Young Americans for Liberty groups, such as Ron Paul, Thomas E. Woods, Justin Amash, and Gary Johnson.
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