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@sparkaction

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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Anna Sugg@annacsugg17 Mar 2023
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: courier-journal.com/story/ne…
At 11th hour, Kentucky Republicans resurrect, expand and pass anti-trans bill

At 11th hour, Kentucky Republicans resurrect, expand and pass anti-trans bill

A House committee waited just six minutes between calling for a surprise lunchtime vote and starting the meeting.

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4) For more resources related to basic income, work, and narrative change, visit our Basic Income Ed Resources page: incomemovement.org/basic-inc…
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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 🧵washingtonpost.com/business/…
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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: bit.ly/3J5W4Lv
Join us on January 25 at 2PM for our virtual launch, where we will examine the data behind the past 50 years of mass incarceration in the United States, and provide opportunities and resources for your organization to get involved.

ALT Join us on January 25 at 2PM for our virtual launch, where we will examine the data behind the past 50 years of mass incarceration in the United States, and provide opportunities and resources for your organization to get involved.

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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/publications/fact-…
CCDBG FY 2023 State-by-State Appropriations Distribution Estimates and Increases

CCDBG FY 2023 State-by-State Appropriations Distribution Estimates and Increases

CLASP analysis estimates distribution of federal discretionary Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) appropriation funding.

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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/research/federal-ta…
Policymakers Should Expand Child Tax Credit in Year-End Legislation to Fight Child Poverty

Policymakers Should Expand Child Tax Credit in Year-End Legislation to Fight Child Poverty

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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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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SparkAction@sparkaction1 Nov 2022
AMPLIFY THIS: @Lyft is offering 50% off rideshare, bikeshare, and scooter rides to the polls on #ElectionDay (code: VOTE22). Learn more and #GoVote: lft.to/3TXJyQK
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SparkAction@sparkaction7 Nov 2022
Ensure that you are #VoteReady via @alliance4youth: allianceforyouthaction.org/v…

Get #VoteReady today

This is your one-stop shop for information and resources on how to vote.

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It's unacceptable that millions of pregnant women can still be denied basic support at work, like a chair or bottle of water. In today's @nytimes, we & 125 moms urge @SenSchumer to hold a vote on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. #ProtectPregnantWorkers abetterbalance.org/resources…
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OCTOBER 24TH AT 4 PM ET: Join us for this webinar focused on tapping the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and other recent bills to support older youth. Powered by @CLASP_DC @TheNYEC and @forumfyi ⭐ REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/Oct-webinar
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Young people: the deadline to apply for the YE4C Editorial Board is October 16. Apply here ⬇️
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Opportunity for youth! There is still time to apply to be a member of the YE4C Editorial Board! The application deadline is 10/16/22. We are excited to hear your ideas for engaging youth! bit.ly/apply-editorial-board
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SparkAction@sparkaction5 Oct 2022
WEBINAR: October 24 at 4 pm ET How to tap new federal funding under the IRA, Infrastructure bill, and other recent bills to support older youth and #OpportunityYouth REGISTER: bit.ly/Oct-webinar
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📣Take Action! Opportunity Youth are seeking opportunities to provide for themselves and their families. Urge Congress to increase federal funding for effective job training, education, and national service programs to #ReconnectYouth: bit.ly/support-opp-youth
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.@POTUS at today's #WHConfHungerHealth: “The expanded child tax credit is one of the most effective programs we've ever seen. And that's why my national strategy calls on Congress to expand the child credit permanently.” Congress must get this done. #ChildTaxCredit
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We partnered with @sparkaction and @forumfyi to create new guides on how to tap American Rescue Plan funds for older youth. See the new fact sheets and watch the full webinar for strategies, tips, and more. sparkaction.org/arpa/
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Human Rights Watch
@hrw15 Sep 2022
US state laws overwhelmingly fail to meet international child rights standards, HRW shows in a new interactive scorecard. “For people who believe the US is treating its children well, this assessment is a rude awakening,” says @jobeckerhrw. trib.al/pTsFpMS
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📣 #ActionAlert Support The Reconnecting Youth Campaign today! Urge Congress to invest in federal funding for effective job training, education, and national service programs. reconnectingyouthcampaign.or…
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Happy birthday to mee 🎂 🎉 In 2022 #NationalVoterRegistrationDay turns 10 and, like any 10-year-old's birthday party, it's gonna be LIT🔥 BUT FIRST ... we need Partners! Are you ready to help America get #VoteReady for the midterms? Then you're invited! bit.ly/3PIWsjY
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🔔New resource alert! Check out this toolkit from @CSGJC on advancing a more effective and equitable approach to juvenile probation condition setting and enforcement: projects.csgjusticecenter.or…
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