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Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 15h

🌎 Indigenous Peoples’ Day 🌎

Today, #PoderLatinx stands in solidarity with our Indigenous brothers and sisters, honoring their roots, resilience, and wisdom.

We highlight Claudia Klein, #EcoPoder Organizer in Arizona, sharing words of reflection and unity. 💜

#IndigenousPeoplesDay#Environmental

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 15h

Join Fellow Brigith and Latina leaders from across GA for two days of empowerment, leadership workshops, and networking designed to build power in our communities. 💜💃

RSVP now 👉 bit.ly/GAPoderosasS...

#PoderosasStateSummits #LatinasVote #PoderLatinx

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Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 15h

From scorching summers to solar solutions: 🌅Avantus plans a 2,000-acre solar + storage project near Phoenix, delivering power for 70,000 homes & $100M in community benefits. ⚡Read more: bit.ly/46GwGHz

Renewable energy firm to develop 2,000-acre solar project near Phoenix, powering 70,000 homes - Phoenix Business Journal

Avantus Clean Energy says the project will generate electricity for around 70,000 homes in Arizona.

bit.ly

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 1d

Pita Juarez shares how her first vote made a difference for her community. 🗳️💪 Our heritage, our voices, our poder!

✅ Register: poderlatinx.org/vote

#OurPoderOurVote #PoderLatinx

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 2d

📢 ¡Webinar gratuito con Poderla NX! Aprende tus derechos de Licencia Familiar Pagada y Seguro de Incapacidad. 💼👶

📅 15 de octubre – Parte 2 en español. Recursos para padres, cuidadores y trabajadores.

🔗 tinyurl.com/5fmryndz

#PoderLatinx #ConoceTusDerechos

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 2d

✨ Be a trendsetter! ✨

Join the Poderosas State Summit and gain hands-on tools to deepen civic engagement in your community. 💪🏽

📍 Next stops:
🍑 Georgia: Oct. 25–26
🇨🇱 Texas: Nov. 1–2

➡️ Register now: poderlatinx.org/poderosas-state-summits

#PoderLatinx #PoderosasSummit #LatinasVote #CivicEngagement

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Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 2d

🗳️ Registration is just the start. Local elections decide rent, schools, buses & courts, sometimes by just a few votes.

📝 #NVEW → Help your community vote w/ confidence
📅 #VoteEarlyDay (Oct 23) → Vote early, skip the lines
🦸 #ElectionHeroDay (Nov 3) → Thank poll workers

🔗 civicholidays.org

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Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 3d

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Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 Stay Safe! 🚨

✅ Prepare now: Stay informed, secure your home, and check in on loved ones.
💪 Our communities are resilient, let’s protect each other and stay safe.
#PoderLatinx #ClimateJustice #StaySafe #ResilientCommunities #ActNow

Climate Action Campaign @actonclimateus.bsky.social · 3d

A powerful nor’easter could bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to communities across the East Coast this weekend. Nor’easters can be destructive, deadly storms - and climate change is making the strongest of these storms even more intense.

www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/w...

Potent nor’easter will slam the East Coast with fierce wind, major coastal flooding and rain this weekend | CNN

Millions along the East Coast are about to feel the wrath of the storm this weekend and into early next week.

www.cnn.com

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 3d

This National Voter Education Week, make sure you’re registered and ready to vote! Local elections decide rent, safety, and even the buses we ride. 🏘️🚌 #YakimaWA

💡 Take Action: NationalVoterEducationWeek.org

🔗 Register or update your info: www.poderlatinx.org/vote

#PoderLatinx #YakimaVotes

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 3d

Join our special Live webinar as we highlight the power of the Latino vote in the U.S. 🇺🇸✨ Our #PoderLatinx organizers will share how they’re empowering voters ahead of key local elections and preparing our community for the 2026 midterms.

📲 💻 Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
#PoderLatinx

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 3d

Big power move in Arizona: Avantus is building a 2,000-acre solar farm near Phoenix to power 70,000 homes.

💡 $100M in local tax revenue

👷 500 construction jobs

⚡ 300 MW of clean energy

bit.ly/46GwGHz

Renewable energy firm to develop 2,000-acre solar project near Phoenix, powering 70,000 homes - Phoenix Business Journal

Avantus Clean Energy says the project will generate electricity for around 70,000 homes in Arizona.

bit.ly

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 3d

💜 Texas Latinas, it’s our time to rise! 💜

Celebrate Latina Civic Engagement Day with Poderosas Fellow Evelyn Flores at the TX Poderosas State Summit! 🌟

RSVP 👉 bit.ly/TXPoderosasStateSummit2025

Tag a poderosa who should be there! 💪

#PoderLatinx #Poderosas #LatinasVote #LatinaCivicEngagementDay

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 3d

Infórmate, motiva a otros y fortalece nuestra democracia. Tu voto transforma tu comunidad y la nación. 🫂

🗳️ Regístrate para votar en poderlatinx.org/vote.
💡 Aprende más en NationalVoterEducationWeek.org

#NationalVoterEducationWeek #PoderLatinx #Vota

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 Online Voter Registration Deadline! 🗳️
North Carolina, Register online by October 11 for the November 4, 2025 election.
Be vote-ready, every vote counts!
✅ poderlatinx.org/vote

#PoderLatinx #VoteReady #Vota #Vote #CivicPower

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 4d

Estar #ListoParaVotar es conocer tus opciones y elegir la mejor para ti.
💡 nationalvotereducationweek.org/plan/
📝 Regístrate: poderlatinx.org/vota

Being #VoteReady means knowing your options & choosing what works for you.
💡 nationalvotereducationweek.org/plan/
📝 Register: poderlatinx.org/vote

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Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 4d

We’re stretching for greatness 🙌

Don’t miss the Georgia #PoderosasStateSummit! Together, we’re shaping a stronger, more inclusive future, by Latinas, for Latinas.
🔗 Secure your spot: bit.ly/GAPoderosaStateSummit

#PoderLatinx #LatinaLeaders #LatinasVote

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 5d

💪🏽 Today we bring awareness to #LatinaEqualPayDay

Latinas work longer for less, and that needs to change.

Our vote is our power to demand fair pay and economic justice for our community.

🗳️ Vote for Economic Justice: poderlatinx.org/vote

#PoderLatinx #EconomicJustice #LatinaPower

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Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 5d

💪🏽 In Washington, Latinas earn only 63¢ for every $1 earned by white, non-Hispanic men.

🎙️ Lucero Méndez, WA Regional Organizer & Poderosas alumna, is fighting for #EconomicJustice and fair pay for all Latinas.

🗳️ Vote for economic justice: poderlatinx.org/vote

#LatinaEqualPayDay #PoderLatinx

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 5d

💰 Latinas Deserve Equal Pay

On #LatinaEqualPayDay, remember: Latinas earn just 58¢ per $1 vs. white men—and in Texas, 30% less/hour. Closing the gap strengthens families and communities.

📖 poderlatinx.org/blog
#EqualPay #LatinasRise #EconomicJustice #PoderLatinx

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 5d

✨ Georgia Latinas, are you ready to shine? ✨

Poderosas Fellow Jazmin is calling YOU to the GA Poderosas State Summit! 💜

🔑 All the tools to amplify your voice, power & future.

RSVP now 👉 bit.ly/GAPoderosasStateSummit2025

#PoderLatinx #Poderosas #LatinasVote

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 5d

🗳️ This or That: Will you use your voice to protect your community, or stay silent and let others decide? 💪 Your vote is your power to shape the future of your community!

💡 Take Action: NationalVoterEducationWeek.org

📝 Register to vote: poderlatinx.org/vote

#VoterEducation #CivicPower #ThisOrThat

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 ¡Últimas horas, California!
Olga Loza de Poder Latinx y Univision Contigo te invitan a llamar AHORA al #VotaConmigo Phone Bank.

📞 1-888-626-0092
🕛 Hasta las 7 p.m. PST
💜 Solo en California

¡Tu voz cuenta, llama ya! 🗳️
#PoderLatinx #BancoDeLlamadas #Prop50

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 ¡Últimas horas, California! 📞
Univision Contigo y Poder LatinX te invitan a llamar AHORA a nuestro #VotaConmigo Phone Bank.

📞 1-888-626-0092
🕛 Hasta las 7 p.m. PST
💜 Solo en California
🔗 poderlatinx.org/vota

¡Tu voz cuenta, llama ya! #PoderLatinx #BancoDeLlamadas #Prop50

Poder Latinx @poderlatinx.bsky.social · 6d

📞 Univision Contigo y #PoderLatinx, estaremos atendiendo llamadas en nuestro Phone Bank especial de #VotaConmigo

Resuelve tus dudas sobre cómo registrarte en California para votar en las elecciones especiales del 4 de noviembre. ☎️ 1-888-626-0092

#VotaConmigo #Prop50 #PoderLatinX #BancoDeLlamadas