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Young people can be some of the most ardent activists. They often have more time on their hands than adults (in most cases not being occupied by full-time employment, lengthy commutes, and family) with which to help out political causes. Nonetheless, it can be challenging to keep a college organization active. All members can be expected to graduate within a few years; thus, recruitment of leaders and rank-and-file members of these organization must be a constant priority. An involved faculty adviser can help provide continuity. | Young people can be some of the most ardent activists. They often have more time on their hands than adults (in most cases not being occupied by full-time employment, lengthy commutes, and family) with which to help out political causes. Nonetheless, it can be challenging to keep a college organization active. All members can be expected to graduate within a few years; thus, recruitment of leaders and rank-and-file members of these organization must be a constant priority. An involved faculty adviser can help provide continuity. | ||
An effective movement must conduct both "inreach" and "outreach." Social activities can be organized to build esprit de corps, and internal debates can be held on particular issues, to expose faulty arguments and prepare students for outreach. Campus libertarians have organized many bold and edgy initiatives, such as [[affirmative action bake sale]]s, handgun raffles,<ref>http://www.michigandaily.com/content/frustrated-national-politics-group-promotes-libertarianism-a2</ref> hempfests, etc. | An effective movement must conduct both "inreach" and "outreach." Social activities can be organized to build esprit de corps, and internal debates can be held on particular issues, to expose faulty arguments and prepare students for outreach. Campus libertarians have organized many bold and edgy initiatives, such as [[affirmative action bake sale]]s, handgun raffles,<ref>http://www.michigandaily.com/content/frustrated-national-politics-group-promotes-libertarianism-a2</ref> hempfests, etc. Student government elections can also provide a venue for running candidates who will use their office as a bully pulpit for promoting libertarian ideas. For example, Student Senator Nathan Larson used his race as an opportunity to introduce a [[resolution on cannabis]]. | ||
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