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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · Jun 2

☀️ Summer break mode: ON
🗳️ Civic engagement mode: ALSO ON

June elections are here, and they’re local, powerful, and way more impactful than you think.

📍 NYC, VA, NJ, TX, SD—your ballot is waiting.

Check your registration, stay cool, and be civically engaged!

#JuneElections #CivicInfluencers

Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 30

One-time gifts = ✨impact.
Monthly gifts = 🌱 sustainable change.
$25/month helps us reach thousands of young voters online. Join our community of changemakers today.

Join the movement:
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#InvestInDemocracy #PowerOfGiving #VoteReady

Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 24

$20 a month can support hundreds of young voters with registration resources. That’s the power of monthly giving!

Fuel democracy year-round: [https://www.civicinfluencers.org/monthly-giving]
#GenZVotes #MonthlyGiving #DemocracyMatters

Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 20

Imagine if every young eligible voter turned out—1 in 3 voters is under 30!
Your monthly gift helps fund peer-led organizing and voter outreach.
Be part of it: [https://www.civicinfluencers.org/monthly-giving]
#PowerOfTheYouth #GenZVotes #CivicInfluencers #MonthlyGivingProgram

Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 19

📢 PA: Your Primary Election is TOMORROW — May 20!

These races shape who ends up on the November ballot. Don’t sit this one out. 🗳️

✅ Check your registration
📍 Find your polling place
🗓️ Make your plan: www.civicinfluencers.org/vote

🔁 RT to spread the word! #PAPrimary #VoteReady

Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 19

Plus: Local ballot measures give you a direct voice.

🏙️ Philly: Housing, homelessness, city-run prisons
🌉 Pittsburgh: Discrimination protections, city authority, public utilities
🏫 Montgomery County: New public school in Abington

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 19

PHILADELPHIA voters: Big decisions ahead!

On your ballot:
⚖️ District Attorney
💰 City Controller
🏛️ Local Judges

These leaders shape how Philly handles gun violence, corruption, and day-to-day justice.

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 19

📣 38,000+ local offices are also on the ballot in PA!

Including:
🏛️ 850+ mayors
🏫 4,000+ school board members
🏙️ 6,500+ city council members
🗳️ 27,000+ election officials

These roles impact your daily life.

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 19

⚖️ Two statewide judge seats are up on May 20th

Judges impact:
— Abortion access
— Immigration
— Public safety
— Education

These courts shape the laws that shape your life.

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 19

Primary elections decide who makes it onto the November ballot. Statewide judges, local leaders, & ballot measures are all on the ballot.

Key races include:
⚖️ Superior & Commonwealth Court judges
🏛️ Mayors & city councils
🏫 School boards
🗳️ Ballot measures

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 19

📢 THREAD: Pennsylvania’s Primary Election is TOMORROW — Tuesday, May 20!

Here’s what you need to know before you vote ⬇️

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 16

Misinformation is everywhere—and Gen Z voters are in the crosshairs. With your monthly donation, we fight falsehoods and give young people the tools to vote with confidence.

🌱 Join us in building a truth-powered democracy: www.civicinfluencers.org/monthly-giving

#FightMisinformation #GenZVotes

Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 14

🚨8.6M people could lose insurance under a new budget bill

House Republicans just advanced a bill with:
– $715B in Medicaid cuts
– New work + eligibility rules
– Tax breaks for tips, overtime
– $4T debt ceiling hike

💬 What’s your take?

abcnews.go.com/Politics/hou...

House Republicans plow ahead on hundreds of billions in Medicaid cuts despite internal differences

House GOP plows ahead to advance key components of its bill to fund Trump’s agenda -- including taxes and Medicaid cuts -- even as they remain at odds within.

abcnews.go.com

Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 13

Understanding why young people didn’t vote in 2024 is the first step toward a more inclusive democracy. Behind the numbers are real barriers—and real opportunities to make change. Let’s build systems that empower every young voice. #YouthVote #2024Election #VoterTurnout2024

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 13

Cost of Living Was the Leading Concern for Young People in 2024, Among a Broad Range of Priorities

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 13

Turnout Decreased for Young Latino Men & Women Since 2020

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 13

Reasons Why Some Youth Didn’t Vote in 2024

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 13

States with the Highest Turnout vs States with the Lowest Turnout

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 13

📉 Young Voter Participation Decreased from 52-55% in 2020 to 47%

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 13

New insights have emerged about young voters in the 2024 election. Here’s a detailed analysis [A Thread🧵]

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 9

The Supreme Court's Trump v. CASA case isn't solely about birthright citizenship; it also examines whether judges can halt federal actions nationwide. This ruling might impact how swiftly damaging policies are curtailed. Should a single judge have this authority? Weigh in! ⚖️

The Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship case isn’t really about birthright citizenship

The justices will soon decide whether to weaken the courts holding back Trump.

www.vox.com

Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 7

Trump questioned whether he was obligated to uphold due process protections just months after taking office. Experts are alarmed, and so should we be.

👇 What happens when the very principles that form the backbone of democracy are questioned by those in power?

abcnews.go.com/Politics/exp...

Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 6

Celebrating the bold individuality & collective energy of the #MetGala, styled under this year’s theme: #SuperfineStyle🎩✨ Just like every vote shapes our democracy, each look tells a unique story. Comment your favorite look of the night!

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 4

May 4, 1961: 13 courageous young Americans became the first Freedom Riders, risking it all to confront segregation. Their actions changed policy and history. Civic Influencers honors their legacy by training young people to protect democracy today 🙌
#FreedomRiders #YouthEmpowerment #CivicInfluencers

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Civic Influencers @civicinfluencers.bsky.social · May 2

While you’re mapping out your summer, make space for the ballot box 🗳️
May elections are shaping cities and courts across the U.S., from Philly and Pittsburgh to Omaha and San Antonio.

Don’t sit this one out—make sure you’re registered to vote: www.civicinfluencers.org/vote
#CivicInfluencers

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