Earlier this year, Our Children Oregon invited all Oregonians age 24 and under to apply for a paid, 8-month youth leadership opportunity to plan and implement a youth-powered debate for the state’s next governor. The Youth ACT Leaders Team is composed of nine youth from across the state that are passionate about improving the lives of Oregon's children and families...
Our Children Oregon wants children and youth to have what they need to live to their full potential; as such, the right to privacy and autonomy is paramount. With the ruling on June 24th, the Supreme Court has denied pregnant people the right to make their own decisions about their bodies and, ultimately, their futures. This decision makes the path to limit and erode other freedoms clearer...
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Policy Advisor
Irvin was born and raised in Louisiana. At 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy. After serving aboard the U.S.S. New Orleans, LPH-11, he was reassigned to the beautiful Pacific Northwest at Naval Station Everett, Washington. He served alongside the Judge Advocate General as a paralegal (NCO/E5 Aviation Warfare Specialist) and earned an honorable discharge. As the former Legislative Director for Rep. Janelle Bynum (HD 39), he advocates for students of Color, those within the carceral system, LGBTQIA+ communities, and other marginalized populations to create safe, inclusive learning environments for all Oregonians.