Alliance for Youth Action

We're officially 9 weeks away from Election Day! By signing up to be a poll worker, you can ensure that all voters—including voters with disabilities, voters who need language assistance, and voters who want to cast their ballot in person—have a positive experience at the polls. Plus, you get to hand out "I Voted" stickers too! Sign up today with @powerthepolls by visiting powerthepolls.org/ayo #PowerThePolls

🚀 Young men of color are rallying this election season, with 70% saying they’re "extremely motivated" to vote! 🗳️💪 Our research with @prioritiesUSA dives deep into what's mobilizing them. We polled young Black, Latino, and AAPI men to find out: 🔎 What are the top issues motivating them to vote? 🔎 What are their non-negotiables when it comes to picking a candidate to support? 🔎 What are their views on abortion rights? Discover the answers and learn more about how this crucial voting bloc is thinking about this election! #YouthVote #VotingMatters #RepresentationMatters #CivicEngagement

🚨 Young Voters Stand Strong on Abortion Rights 🚨 Our latest research in collaboration with Priorities USA reveals that a significant majority of young voters are united in their support for abortion rights. The numbers speak for themselves: 🔹 81% believe abortion should be legal 🔹 82% believe that people's ability to get a legal abortion in their state will be impacted by this election This election, young voices are louder and more important than ever. 🗳️ #YouthVote #AbortionRights #2024Election

The big question on everyone's minds? We've got answers, straight from young voters! 🚨🌟 In collaboration with @prioritiesUSA, we polled young, registered voters (ages 18 to 29) in key battleground states to find out what's driving them to the polls. This year, the top 5 motivations are: 1️⃣ Rising Costs 2️⃣ Protecting Rights 3️⃣ Abortion Access 4️⃣ It's Our Turn 5️⃣ Fighting Corporate Greed 👀 Make sure to keep an eye out for some more insights from this survey and other recent research! 👀

Our Vice President of Capacity Building, Rudy Garrett, talked to Voice of America (@voice-of-america) about what it takes to engage young voters this election season. Find the full video, also featuring our friends from Priorities (@priorities-usa), at the link in bio! 🎙️😎 #YouthVote #2024Elections

🌍✨Happy International Youth Day! This year, the UN is shining a spotlight on the pivotal role young people's digital innovation plays in shaping a brighter future. Every single day, throughout the Alliance Network, youth organizers use technology to connect with their peers, share important information with their communities, drive civic engagement, inspire local and national change, and more! From Snapchat geofilters to TikTok microtrends, young people's creativity and intelligence have allowed them to effectively and transformatively harness technology and social media to organize the millions of young voters that join the electorate every year. Today, we celebrate the unparalleled power of youth and the profound impact they have on our world. By listening to and supporting the voices of young leaders, we are collectively building a future where every young person is empowered, heard, and protected. 🌍✨ #WorldYouthDay #YouthEmpowerment #YouthLeaders

Today is Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Working the polls is one of the most effective ways to support democracy. Sign up to be a poll worker and help our elections run smoothly. Visit powerthepolls.org/ayo #PollWorkerRecruitmentDay #PowerThePolls 🔋🗳️🌟

The Alliance for Youth Action Network issued the following response to President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election. As the leading network of youth-powered civic engagement organizations in the nation, the network remains unwavering in our commitment to driving the highest historic youth voter turnout and ensuring that the issues that matter to young people are front and center in the debate over the future of our nation over the next three months. Our dedication to organizing and mobilizing young people to ensure their participation in the democratic process is stronger than ever. Read the full piece at https://lnkd.in/ePisd8s4

Political violence of any kind has no place in a democratic society. We unequivocally condemn this terrible act.

Our Executive Director, Dakota Hall, released a statement regarding last night's debate and both candidates failure to address the issues that matter to young people. Read the full piece at https://lnkd.in/eXBrnQwb