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A nonprofit storytelling and advocacy platform by and for young leaders working to build a more equitable future for all. Powered by @forumfyi.
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Joined July 2009
YES @kimmy_honors of @OYUnited quoting Dr. Martin Luther King: "Power at its best is love implementing justice." In Kim's words: "We need to come together and be in community more. We can disagree ... but we are all connected." #TheFutureWeNeed #MLK #leadyoung
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Hello! I’m writing a piece for @KYStuVoiceTeam, New Edu, on Senate Bill 150. If you’re interested in being interviewed, DM me! If you don’t know about what’s unfolding in KY’s capitol, check out @oliviakrauth’s article: https://t.co/Q2SXDFhI09
courier-journal.com
A House committee waited just six minutes between calling for a surprise lunchtime vote and starting the meeting.
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We cannot slide into acceptance and complacency as gun violence becomes the NUMBER ONE KILLER OF CHILDREN in the US, surpassing vehicular accidents. Other countries have taken action and can light the way. Stand with: @AMarch4OurLives, @Everytown, @MomsDemand, @StudentsDemand
Five years ago to the day, 17 people were killed in Parkland in a horrific shooting that never should have happened. Now, another shooting at MSU that never should have happened. Grieve for the dead. Fight like hell for the living.
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On Tuesday, February 7, over 20 young leaders will be live at https://t.co/hTJZ2m9jVs to host the third Young People Address the Nation event at 10:30 pm ET in direct response to President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union Address.
amplifypledge.org
CAMPAIGNS Young People Address the Nation Young People Address the Nation hosts actions in response to moments that lack perspectives from young people.Since 2021, Young People Address the Nation has...
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4) For more resources related to basic income, work, and narrative change, visit our Basic Income Ed Resources page: https://t.co/KzZnVwg1u1
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"Anti-work activists [...] advocate the virtues of a universal basic income, which does away with the need to work at all." Are you as tired as we are of hearing this "people won't work if you give them an income floor" argument? See our thread below 🧵 https://t.co/9Bzds4OPrN
washingtonpost.com
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We're launching a new campaign, 50 Years and a Wakeup: Ending the Mass Incarceration Crisis In America – alongside a wide-ranging group of advocates, experts, and partners. Join our virtual launch on Jan. 25 @ 2PM ET: https://t.co/KIvN9f9f0s
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“CCDBG is a critical support for families with low incomes who, without access to assistance, would likely be unable to afford their current child care arrangements.” This factsheet shows a state distribution with the new discretionary funds! @CLASP_DC
clasp.org
CLASP analysis estimates distribution of federal discretionary Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) appropriation funding.
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Great resources on supporting young people in schools and everywhere we learn. #positiveyouthdevelopment
How can schools help students feel connected? Schools can build connectedness by: 1. Providing professional development on classroom management 2. Offering positive youth development programs 3. Making schools more inclusive for LGBTQ students Learn more: https://t.co/wB93HVTSeN
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Looking to authentically engage young people in #equitable #policymaking? Learn from states that are doing it well. Don't miss this @forumfyi guide: https://t.co/CmTe6uMQ6L
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Policymakers should not squander the opportunity this year to expand the #ChildTaxCredit. And they certainly should not give any tax cuts to corporations without also expanding the #ChildTaxCredit. Doing so would leave kids behind yet again.
cbpp.org
There is pressure on Congress from business interests to delay a corporate tax increase; Congress should not consider any business tax breaks without also expanding the Child Tax Credit.
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A big question indeed! We stand with our partners in asking our electeds to stand up for what's right and what's needed and prioritize #youth!
A big question for the Lame Duck Congress: Will policymakers prioritize children in families with low incomes or will they leave them behind – again?
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We ❤️ to see multiple Corps come together. Members of the Delaware River #ClimateCorps, supported by @WilliamPennFdn, visited the PA Capitol this week & attended a House session. 🏛️ Thanks @RepRozzi for hosting. @PowerCorpsPHL, Tabitha Corps Chester, Promise Corps Lehigh Valley
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New from @CivicYouth: "27% of young people (ages 18-29) turned out to vote in the 2022 midterm election and helped decide critical races..." https://t.co/w6Ej3l65v6
circle.tufts.edu
According to day-after estimates from the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, 27% of young...
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AMPLIFY THIS: @Lyft is offering 50% off rideshare, bikeshare, and scooter rides to the polls on #ElectionDay (code: VOTE22). Learn more and #GoVote: https://t.co/cRYi58p0uB
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AMPLIFY THIS: @Lyft is offering 50% off rideshare, bikeshare, and scooter rides to the polls on #ElectionDay (code: VOTE22). Learn more and #GoVote: https://t.co/cRYi58p0uB
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This #YJAM2022, learn more about how @OJPOJJDP is working to develop more and better alternatives to youth incarceration, to improve community safety and help youth get back on track: https://t.co/IYYiB6cBup
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Today, we close #YJAM2022, but the action doesn’t stop here! Keep learning about ways to build the #youthjustice movement in your community. Find a youth justice advocacy org in your state and take action: https://t.co/4JcF9OHG3U
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Oct. 28th is #GirlsJusticeDay— a day to raise our voices for girls and spread awareness about their involvement in the juvenile and criminal legal systems. #YJAM2022
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