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
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
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.
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. https://t.co/WAiyAznfQx
"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
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
“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 https://t.co/HjFX3lv8rP
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
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
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. https://t.co/EySlDRtE1H
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
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
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
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
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
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
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