Tag: civic engagement
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Students Take a Knee in Protest Against School Policy
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold display of activism, students at Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta found a creative way to voice their concerns regarding gun laws during #NationalWalkoutDay. While the school district’s guidelines prohibited walkouts, approximately 600 students chose to take a knee in a powerful 17-minute demonstration instead. As the students…
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Celebrities Unite to Demonstrate How Simple It Is to Contact Congress
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful new initiative, well-known personalities are collaborating with the nonprofit organization Everytown for Gun Safety to combat the significant influence of the NRA on Congress regarding gun safety legislation. This effort highlights how easy it can be for citizens to voice their opinions by calling their representatives. The video, aptly…
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Resistbot: Connect with Your Elected Officials Without Making a Call
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, dealing with the frustrations of political issues and phone conversations can be overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s an innovative solution that allows you to reach out to your local representatives without ever picking up the phone. Enter Resistbot—a free texting service designed to streamline communication with your elected officials. Resistbot…
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These Women Are Running for Office: Get to Know Their Names
Get Pregnant Fast As the midterm elections approach, a wave of change is sweeping through our political landscape. Women are stepping up in unprecedented numbers to run for office, and it’s a movement we wholeheartedly support. The momentum is palpable, especially with a remarkable increase in first-time female candidates this election cycle. The 2016 election…
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Eighth Graders Show More Political Awareness Than Many Adults
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s highly polarized political landscape, even those not yet eligible to vote are making their opinions known. A group of eighth graders on a school trip to Washington, D.C., had the chance to take a photo with Speaker of the House, Jason Clarke. However, for many of them, this was not…