Teens First | Jaaziel Bournes

Teens First — America’s Biggest Teen Rights Project

National Movement • Join at 14+

Teens First

America’s Biggest Teen Rights Project. Putting Teens First. A national platform for teen voices, policy literacy, and local-to-district advocacy.

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What Teens First stands for

Teens are the future of the most powerful country, and policy should reflect their reality. Teens deserve the right to exercise the First Amendment and have a platform to speak about issues they live every day.

Speech & expression

Protect teen speech in schools and communities. Build respectful, student-led forums and publishing routes so voices are practiced in public.

Labor & opportunity

Champion entry-level opportunities designed for teens. Address displacement where adults saturate teen pathways, increasing costs and crowding out youth participation.

Digital literacy

Elevate tech fluency among decision-makers and teens. Policy must understand modern life, from software to privacy, not lag behind it.

Community platforms

Build local and national platforms for teen voices. From school forums to district roundtables, translate lived experience into recommendations.

Positioning and slogans

“America’s Biggest Teen Rights Project.” “Putting Teens First.” Scale, clarity, and a culture that recognizes teens as stakeholders with rights, responsibilities, and real insights.

First Amendment Teen Labor Pathways Digital Culture Local-to-District Advocacy National Network

Highlights

Guided flow. Create or join chapters. Speak in forums. Build policy.

Guided flow

Alignment → info → chapter & role → submit. Smooth and animated.

Create chapters

Pick create or join nearby, choose your role, and we’ll onboard you after submission.

Speak in forums

Local forums for constructive dialogue. Practice rights, share experiences, make recommendations.

Build policy

Draft briefs rooted in lived reality. Present to schools, districts, and community boards.

Join Teens First (14+)

Use the guided flow below. Submissions are handled in the background. If a confirmation tab opens, your application is already received — you can close it.

Alignment — part 1

Answer a few to map your political alignment. You’ll see your result before submitting.

Economic policy preference

Free markets, low taxes, limited regulation Mixed economy, progressive taxes, strong social safety net Pro-worker, union strength, public investment Environmental-first economics, green jobs transition Balanced/centrist: pragmatic mix of market and state

Social policy preference

Traditional values, gradual change Civil rights expansion, rapid inclusion Individual liberty first, minimal state interference Community welfare and equity-driven reforms Compromise-first, seek common ground

Government role preference

Smaller government, local control Active government to ensure fairness Minimal government, maximum personal freedom Strong public services funded by progressive taxes Moderate government, evidence-based policy

Alignment — part 2

A few issue lenses to refine your placement.

Free speech vs. harm prevention

Speech-first; regulation only when absolutely necessary Balance speech with anti-harassment protections Maximal liberty; platform rules should be minimal

Economic fairness priority

Opportunity-first via markets Redistribution to fix systemic inequities Worker power and public investment

Climate policy stance

Market innovation and gradual transition Strong regulation with green investment Rapid transition, environmental justice focus

Education stance

Local control, parental choice Public investment, equity-based reform Less federal role, more autonomy

Your alignment

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Alignment

Your info

We onboard you based on your alignment and role. Fill in the basics.

Full name

Age (14+)

Phone (optional)

Why do you want to join?

Chapter intent

Choose to create or join a nearby chapter, then select your role.

Choose your path

Create a chapter Join a nearby chapter

Create — city/state & role

City

State

Role

President Vice President

Join — role

Role

President Vice President Secretary Voice (debate/activism)

Review & submit

Congratulations - press submit once and its recieved, you can review your response by clicking back.

Programs and pathways

Practical and scalable—your voice travels from the hallway to the district and beyond.

First Amendment Forum

Student-led events and publishing routes; practice speech and share grounded perspectives.

Teen Labor Alliance

Local employer partnerships and entry-level protections; rebuild pathways for teen experience.

Digital Literacy Lab

Tech fluency for privacy, policy, and the software teens live with daily.

District Advocacy Track

Policy briefs, roundtables, and constructive recommendations that lead to adoption.

Chapter Leadership

Start or lead a chapter in your city. Build cadence, nurture forums, and report outcomes.

Design & Media

Create visuals, capture stories, and publish teen-led statements that travel.

Why now

Teens live modern life first. Policy often arrives late. We close the gap by creating channels where teen experience informs the rules.

Representation

Decisions about youth should include youth—standardize representation in schools, districts, and community groups.

Relevance

Frame issues with lived examples—school, work, tech—and propose local solutions that scale.

Respect

Rights paired with accountability—model respectful discourse and scalable engagement.

Reach

A national network of teens amplifying local wins into a larger movement.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers. Straightforward onboarding.

Who can join?

Anyone 14 or older. If you’re under 18, consider sharing your participation with a parent or guardian.

Is this political?

Nonpartisan. We focus on youth rights, access, and representation through respectful advocacy.

How are chapters started?

Choose “Create a chapter,” add city/state, pick your role. We onboard you by email after submission.

Do I need experience?

No. Forums, briefs, and constructive dialogue are taught. Your experience matters; we help you shape it.

Can adults participate?

Adults can support as advisors or partners. Teens lead chapters, forums, and briefs.

Is my data safe?

Submissions are handled securely and used only for onboarding and chapter placement.

Roadmap

Launch → local impact → national scale. Phased momentum and trust.

Phase 1 — Launch

Open membership (14+), publish forums toolkit, run pilot events in schools and community centers.

Phase 2 — Chapters

Establish local leads, standardize cadence, collect outcomes for policy briefs.

Phase 3 — District

Present teen-informed recommendations; track adoption and iterate.

Phase 4 — National

Share models across chapters, amplify wins, coordinate national campaigns.

Contact

For political inquiries, email politics@jbournes.org.

Respectful discourse Chapter support Policy briefs Forums & events

Putting Teens First

Alignment done. Info ready. Role chosen. Submit and step in.

Finish your application

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