John McCardell and Choose Responsibility featured in 60 Minutes Segment

Update: The 60 Minutes segment on the drinking age will air this fall. Our director, John McCardell, will be on camera, as well as other important figures in the drinking age debate. Please stay tuned for more information. Not Convinced? See here for the full story.

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"The time has come to address the reality of alcohol in America"

CHOOSE RESPONSIBILITY is a nonprofit organization founded to stimulate informed and dispassionate public discussion about the presence of alcohol in American culture and to consider policies that will effectively empower young adults age 18 to 20 to make mature decisions about the place of alcohol in their own lives.

Alcohol is a reality in the lives of young Americans. It cannot be denied, ignored, or legislated away.

For Young Adults

Choose Responsibility recognizes that you are legally an adult and exists to empower you to speak up and make a difference.

For Educators

Choose Responsibility wants to help you understand and deal effectively with the realities of alcohol in the lives of young adults.

For Parents

Choose Responsibility is here to help you affirm and fulfill your parental role as your sons and daughters become adults.