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🎙️ Thank you to everyone who tuned into #TheRoundTable podcast this year! Our youth-led series features teen hosts leading discussions with guests from wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences. Tune into weekly episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e_7iRctV

🎁 On this #GivingTuesday, we're celebrating youth civic power! In New York, we saw an 8.3% jump in voter registration among 18-19 year olds this election cycle. At YVote, we're energized that young people are ready to make their voices heard. As we gear up for the 2025 NYC municipal elections, our mission to empower youth civic leadership is more crucial than ever. Want to see our impact in action? Check out the photos from our 2024 Fall Changemakers Institute below! Full annual report coming later this month. Your support equips the next generation of voters with tools to drive change in their communities. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/g2xG2Wxy

#ThePeoplesMoney is New York City’s first city-wide #participatorybudgeting process. Introduced to NYC in 2011, the NYC Civic Engagement Commission invites all New Yorkers ages 11 and up to decide how to spend part of the city’s budget. To learn more and submit an idea for your community go to: https://lnkd.in/dd8QxRZg

⭐ NOVEMBER YOUTH LEADER SPOTLIGHT ⭐ Meet Waemary, an up-and-coming leader in the YVote community! As co-chair of the NYC Youth Agenda Mental Health Committee & YVote program facilitator, Waemary leverages her leadership skills to empower students to become active voices in their communities' wellbeing. 🧠 ✊ Waemary has witnessed the strength of young people up close, stating she has “seen the power young people have on a local level by having a community that is passionate about civics and politics.” 👥 🗳️ Check out what Waemary has to say about her time in YVote in the short clip below: https://lnkd.in/ee7kdmBe And don't forget to subscribe to our monthly Youth Voice Bulletin to hear more about our incredible YVote youth! https://lnkd.in/e6FsXNMZ

Nearly 90 million eligible voters decided to sit out the 2024 election. Check out one of our youth content creators, Gabby, talk about how we at YVote are trying to make sure that young people stay engaged: https://lnkd.in/exS_QFzt #Election2024 #YVote #GenZ #YouthVote

"I hope, one day, all New York City youth will feel capable of and excited about engaging with civic issues.” — YVote's Sonja Aibel Read how YVote, our office, and partners came together to launch the Youth Civic Hub and empower young people in NYC: https://lnkd.in/ebFiW6_6

🗳️ ELECTION DAY TOOLKIT: Everything You Need to Vote with Confidence Ready to make your voice heard? Our YVote leaders have curated everything you need for an informed and energized voting experience: 📍 STEP 1: FIND YOUR POLLING SITE Remember: NY polls are open until 9PM! - https://lnkd.in/g_aTW4F6 📚 STEP 2: GET INFORMED Explore our Youth Civic Hub issue guides to understand what's at stake - https://lnkd.in/eVhFNqBE 🎵 STEP 3: GET ENERGIZED Queue up our Ballot Box Beats playlist -https://lnkd.in/eMKxuSjX 💭 STEP 4: GET INSPIRED Watch our young leaders share why voting matters to them - https://lnkd.in/eNNJ7AUB Share this toolkit with friends and family who are heading to the polls today! Together, we're building a stronger democracy. #ElectionDay #YouthVote #Democracy #CivicEngagement #YVote #NYC

NYC VOTERS: Check out this resource from the Youth Civic Hub before casting your ballot tomorrow!

🎵 Democracy has a soundtrack! Our YVote members have curated the perfect playlist for your voting experience - whether you're filling out your mail-in ballot at home or heading to the polls. Introducing our Ballot Box Beats playlist: Music selected by young civic leaders to energize and inspire voters. Because who says making your voice heard can't come with a beat? 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eN4r938t Our young leaders aren't just creating playlists - they're creating change. And right now, your support of their work goes twice as far with our dollar-for-dollar match! Your matched donation will help us: 🗳 Run our Fall Changemakers Institute, equipping youth with voter education and organizing skills 📣 Expand our Civic Fellowship for nationwide youth dialogue 🇺🇸 Launch student-led Democracy Projects across NYC's five boroughs 🎙 Amplify youth voices through our Round Table podcast and youth-led blog Turn up the volume on youth civic engagement - donate today and double your impact: https://lnkd.in/g2xG2Wxy

YVote Changemakers gathered last week to analyze factors that influence #voting, strengthen their #medialiteracy skills, and explore the importance of teamwork in civics ⚡ 🗳️ Together, they evaluated #misinformation techniques used in this #election season and discussed how influential, and dangerous, mis- and disinformation can be. When asked about the importance of media literacy during an election season, Changemakers shared: "Misinformation and disinformation are on the rise, and it's important to know it when we see it so we don't contribute to a never-ending cycle of ignorance." "Media literacy skills matter especially during an election year because more and more people are starting to use social media, thus making it our news source and where we go to look for information. If misinformation spreads, it spreads quicker." "People want to support their respective political parties, and some do this by taking things out of context or completely fabricating things to shame the other political party. Hence, it’s very important to, in order to make an informed decision, to be media literate." Have YOU seen election misinformation and disinformation online? How are you and your peers fighting it?