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their views, and develop confidence as feminist leaders. The founding members solicited writing from teen girls and educators across the country and provided curriculum and workshops to schools, YWCAs, girlsâ detention facilities, and other community programs. The first issue was published in 1990 and included girlsâ poetry and articles on date rape, violence prevention, and teen motherhood. A supplementary online magazine launched at www.teenvoices.com in 1999.
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magazine, in addition to creating zines and hosting events for local teens to present their work and engage in conversation. A signature effort was a two-year collaboration with the
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readers receive a magazine that deals with serious societal issues--minus the celebrity profiles, fashion advice and dating tips common to most teen publications." According to the non-profit's website,
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