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[SparkAction @sparkaction]

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

[Anna Sugg @annacsugg]

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

[SparkAction @sparkaction]

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

[March For Our Lives @AMarch4OurLives]

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.

[SparkAction @sparkaction]

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

[Income Movement @income_movement]

4) For more resources related to basic income, work, and narrative change, visit our Basic Income Ed Resources page: https://t.co/KzZnVwg1u1

[Income Movement @income_movement]

"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

[The Sentencing Project @SentencingProj]

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

[Center on Poverty @GtownLawPovCntr]

“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

[SparkAction @sparkaction]

Great resources on supporting young people in schools and everywhere we learn.

#positiveyouthdevelopment

[CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health @CDC_DASH]

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

[SparkAction @sparkaction]

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

[Sharon Parrott @ParrottCBPP]

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

[SparkAction @sparkaction]

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!

[Sharon Parrott @ParrottCBPP]

A big question for the Lame Duck Congress: Will policymakers prioritize children in families with low incomes or will they leave them behind – again?

[The Corps Network @TheCorpsNetwork]

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

[SparkAction @sparkaction]

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

[SparkAction @sparkaction]

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[SparkAction @sparkaction]

Ensure that you are #VoteReady via @alliance4youth:

https://t.co/h8MlZvwCn9

[SparkAction @sparkaction]

Ensure that you are #VoteReady via @alliance4youth:

https://t.co/h8MlZvwCn9

[SparkAction @sparkaction]

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

[SparkAction @sparkaction]

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

[SparkAction @sparkaction]

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

[SparkAction @sparkaction]

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