Common Cause Alliance for Emerging Power

The youth program of @CommonCause, a nonpartisan good-government organization. We’re making voting and civic education more accessible to young people.

[Common Cause Alliance for Emerging Power @CCEmergingPower]

Thanks to the work of students 16-year-olds in Newark will have a say in who makes decisions for their schools! Registration opens Saturday for N.J.’s first election with voting age of 16 https://t.co/y8bI9qiwdA #vote16 #vote16nj

[Common Cause Alliance for Emerging Power @CCEmergingPower]

On this day in 1960, black college students were putting their safety on the line in the interest of justice and equality. 65 years later, it remains essential that our generation continues to organize and build community around these same principles.

#blackhistorymonth

[Common Cause Alliance for Emerging Power @CCEmergingPower]

If you're in Newark be sure to join the Vote16 network for the official kickoff on February 1st! #youthvote #vote16

[New Jersey Institute for Social Justice @NJ_ISJ]

The future is coming to Newark this April.

Join us, @RasJBaraka, and others on Feb. 1 to learn more.

https://t.co/7RIcdxpY6c

[Common Cause Maryland @CommonCauseMD]

Today marks the start of the Maryland General Assembly’s 447th legislative session. While there’s a lot of uncertainty at the federal level, we’ll be doubling down on our efforts to build a democracy that works for all. Learn about our priorities: https://t.co/rSFHnMAa9I

[Common Cause Alliance for Emerging Power @CCEmergingPower]

Thanks to you, we had an amazing 2024! We are looking forward to continuing to stand alongside our amazing youth members. To learn more about our accomplishments this year, check out five of our top moments of 2024 🎉 https://t.co/3ASwaXol0k

[Common Cause Alliance for Emerging Power @CCEmergingPower]

@CommonCauseMD

[Common Cause Alliance for Emerging Power @CCEmergingPower]

Join us virtually this Friday 10/25 at 12pm ET for our Maryland 🦀 Democracy Justice League! Learn more and sign up via the link in our bio 🔗

participants must be in MD on Election Day and complete a shift in order to receive their $150 stipend

[Sam Novey @noveyator]

.@Bmore_Elections trained over 50 students judges today and even more scheduled for tomorrow!!

[Joanne A @Joanne_Antoine]

If you know a young person who would be up for supporting election protection efforts, encourage them to join our Democracy Justice League! They get trained remotely on 10/25 to monitor a polling location near campus or home on Election Day. Stipend, meal, and swag provided.

[Common Cause Alliance for Emerging Power @CCEmergingPower]

Our youth #electionprotection efforts are kicking off and we’re so excited to invite you to join us. Follow the link in our bio to sign up for the event being held in your state 📍and follow us on @instagram & @X for event reminders!

#election2024 #emergingpower

[Common Cause Alliance for Emerging Power @CCEmergingPower]

It’s #NationalVoterEducationWeek & we’re so excited to talk about the role of #VoterEducation in our democracy 🤗🗳️

Voter education is the key to a more engaged & robust democracy. Check out our voting tools at https://t.co/o3xrhTMUbh and make your plan to vote #emergingpower

[Bennett College @BennettCollege]

Our voting Belles are here to remind you that every vote counts! Be part of the change and make your voice heard. 

#BennettCollege #BennettBelles #BennettBellesDoItWell #BennettBellesAreVotingBelles #HBCULove #HBCU #WeAreBennett

[Common Cause @CommonCause]

For millions of new voters, what they encounter at a polling site can either make them feel positive and always want to make them a voter or they can experience hardships that cause them not to be lifelong voters.” says @CCEmergingPower's Alyssa Canty https://t.co/ctDzp3YWWw

[David Vance @DavidVanceDC]

1/2 “There’s always a movement to remove campus polling sites, whether they’re early voting sites or Election Day sites,” Alyssa Canty @CCEmergingPower @CommonCause tells @bcrodriguez @19thnews https://t.co/EIRptoaBPT

[Common Cause North Carolina @CommonCauseNC]

The @ncsbe has launched a special webpage as a source of information for North Carolina voters affected by the hurricane: https://t.co/21yaFS7O8U

#HurricaneHelene #ncpol

[CIRCLE @CivicYouth]

We are hiring a student Research Assistant!

Support CIRCLE's research team on media/youth civic engagement work.
The paid position begins in October 2024 and ends in June 2025. 

Apply by 9/30 for best consideration.

More information here: https://t.co/X3TheqMumt

[Common Cause Alliance for Emerging Power @CCEmergingPower]

“…That means that even slight legislative hurdles to voting can make the difference between students getting to the ballot box and deciding to stay home”, said Andrew Garber, counsel for the democracy program at the Brennan Center for Justice.

https://t.co/D0i6HQ5txG

[HBCU— say it louder! @voteHBCU]

HBCU students have the option to register to vote back home (✨be mindful of your state’s absentee voting deadline✨) or in the counties where their colleges are located, as they may establish residency and are impacted by local and state laws during their college years.

[Common Cause Alliance for Emerging Power @CCEmergingPower]

Join @CCauseTexas for the Texas Democracy Justice League training on Saturday, October 5. Student participants will receive a stipend once they complete an election protection shift. Sign up below! https://t.co/IK6lUcuI0p

[Common Cause North Carolina @CommonCauseNC]

We're ready! Our amazing team of @CommonCause Democracy Fellows are kicking off a new semester at 10 HBCUs across North Carolina, empowering students to make their voices heard this election! ➡️Learn more at https://t.co/1RiE6LwF3V