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  Char'Lee , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
August 2, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Crafts & chats about HIV & Black women/girls

Sign up by August 10th to receive materials for craftivism Hey John, This month, join our CommuniTEA cohort of young Black women and girls for Craftivism and Chats - What’s the TEA about Black Women/Girls and HIV? The live Zoom event will take place on August 23rd, from…
  Char'Lee , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
August 2, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Crafts & chats about HIV & Black women/girls

Sign up by August 10th to receive materials for craftivism Hey John, This month, join our CommuniTEA cohort of young Black women and girls for Craftivism and Chats - What’s the TEA about Black Women/Girls and HIV? The live Zoom event will take place on August 23rd, from…
  Char'Lee King , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Join the Global Movement - Zero HIV Stigma Day

When people are afraid of HIV discrimination, they are less likely to be tested or treated Hi John, Let’s imagine a world where HIV stigma does not exist. Imagine the love, celebration and freedom every young person living with and/or impacted by HIV could experience. Thi…
  Char'Lee King , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Join the Global Movement - Zero HIV Stigma Day

When people are afraid of HIV discrimination, they are less likely to be tested or treated Hi John, Let’s imagine a world where HIV stigma does not exist. Imagine the love, celebration and freedom every young person living with and/or impacted by HIV could experience. Thi…
  Free The Pill Youth Council , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 3:36 PM

🎉WE WON! Birth control pills approved for ALL AGES thanks to you and decades of activism

It's officially official Hey John, At last! We are ECSTATIC to announce that Opill - a progestin-only daily birth control pill - has been approved for over-the-counter sale - no doctor's visit or prescription needed! Read the Story And the best part? We fough…
  Free The Pill Youth Council , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 3:36 PM

🎉WE WON! Birth control pills approved for ALL AGES thanks to you and decades of activism

It's officially official Hey John, At last! We are ECSTATIC to announce that Opill - a progestin-only daily birth control pill - has been approved for over-the-counter sale - no doctor's visit or prescription needed! Read the Story And the best part? We fough…
  Free The Pill Youth Council , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 9:36 PM

📺 Birth Control Obstacle Course @ the White House - #FreeThePill

Can you share this video today, the one year anniversary of Opill's application? Hi John, This week marks one year since the first pharmaceutical company applied to put daily birth control pills right on the shelf alongside condoms and Plan B - no prescription needed! And …
  Free The Pill Youth Council , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 9:36 PM

📺 Birth Control Obstacle Course @ the White House - #FreeThePill

Can you share this video today, the one year anniversary of Opill's application? Hi John, This week marks one year since the first pharmaceutical company applied to put daily birth control pills right on the shelf alongside condoms and Plan B - no prescription needed! And …
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 28, 2023 at 3:33 PM

If you make ONE Act Out training, this is it

ICYMI: This Thursday we're reviewing all of our LGBTQ organizing trainings from this month Hi John, Of course you haven't been to every Act Out training - it's Pride Month! There are things to do! But that's precisely why we planned our very last training to be this: Putti…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 28, 2023 at 3:32 PM

If you make ONE Act Out training, this is it

ICYMI: This Thursday we're reviewing all of our LGBTQ organizing trainings from this month Hi John, Of course you haven't been to every Act Out training - it's Pride Month! There are things to do! But that's precisely why we planned our very last training to be this: Putti…
  HIV Testing Day , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 6:50 PM

We can #StopHIVTogether by scheduling a test today

HIV prevention, care and treatment begins with getting tested. Talk about it today! Hi John, Today is National HIV Testing Day, a great day to get tested for HIV and talk to your friends and family about HIV testing. Testing is such an incredible tool for staying health…
  HIV Testing Day , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 6:49 PM

We can #StopHIVTogether by scheduling a test today

HIV prevention, care and treatment begins with getting tested. Talk about it today! Hi John, Today is National HIV Testing Day, a great day to get tested for HIV and talk to your friends and family about HIV testing. Testing is such an incredible tool for staying health…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 21, 2023 at 7:54 PM

Act Out! Speak Out! How to testify in spaces about us without us

Thursday's training will focus on how to testify at public hearings to stop anti-LGBTQ policies Hi John, You may have seen the news today that Congress reintroduced The Equality Act - a monumental civil rights law that would finally protect LGBTQ+ folks from discrimination…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 21, 2023 at 7:53 PM

Act Out! Speak Out! How to testify in spaces about us without us

Thursday's training will focus on how to testify at public hearings to stop anti-LGBTQ policies Hi John, You may have seen the news today that Congress reintroduced The Equality Act - a monumental civil rights law that would finally protect LGBTQ+ folks from discrimination…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Act Out! Speak Out! How to testify in spaces about us without us

Thursday's training will focus on how to testify at public hearings to stop anti-LGBTQ policies Learn how speaking out at public hearings can protect LGBTQI+ safety, health, and rights! Hi John, Policy makers love to sneak major changes by us without even talking to us.…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Act Out! Speak Out! How to testify in spaces about us without us

Thursday's training will focus on how to testify at public hearings to stop anti-LGBTQ policies Learn how speaking out at public hearings can protect LGBTQI+ safety, health, and rights! Hi John, Policy makers love to sneak major changes by us without even talking to us.…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 4:43 PM

Pride Month Trainings continue - this week, state policy and advocacy!

Join us Tuesday evening to learn how state legislatures work, what's happening with LGBTQI+ legislation, hear success stories, and learn ways young people can have their voices heard. Learn more about what's going on in state legislatures and how you can advocate for LGBTQ…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 4:42 PM

Pride Month Trainings continue - this week, state policy and advocacy!

Join us Tuesday evening to learn how state legislatures work, what's happening with LGBTQI+ legislation, hear success stories, and learn ways young people can have their voices heard. Learn more about what's going on in state legislatures and how you can advocate for LGBTQ…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Pride month youth training series starts today

Starting tonight at 5:30pm EST, join our weekly training series where every week, our expert organizers review an important organizing principle, and help you apply it to your town, school, campus, or state. Heyyyy, we made it to Pride! Did you see this note about our Act…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 2:14 PM

Pride month youth training series starts today

Starting tonight at 5:30pm EST, join our weekly training series where every week, our expert organizers review an important organizing principle, and help you apply it to your town, school, campus, or state. Heyyyy, we made it to Pride! Did you see this note about our Act…
  Act Out! , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 3:07 PM

RSVP: Youth Training Series for Pride Month

A weekly training series where every week, our expert organizers review an important organizing principle, and help you apply it to your town, school, campus, or state. Hey John, Happy (almost) Pride! The best month of the year is here, but it's also been one of the worst …
  Act Out! , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 3:07 PM

RSVP: Youth Training Series for Pride Month

A weekly training series where every week, our expert organizers review an important organizing principle, and help you apply it to your town, school, campus, or state. Hey John, Happy (almost) Pride! The best month of the year is here, but it's also been one of the worst …
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 5:26 PM

Introducing Act Out! Ready to fight back against LGBTQ attacks?

Queer Gen Z is under attack. But all of Gen Z is fighting back. Young people who are outraged by attacks on queer & trans youth across the country are invited to join our new national network of youth activists called Act Out! Hi John, From "Don't Say Gay or Trans," t…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 5:26 PM

Introducing Act Out! Ready to fight back against LGBTQ attacks?

Queer Gen Z is under attack. But all of Gen Z is fighting back. Young people who are outraged by attacks on queer & trans youth across the country are invited to join our new national network of youth activists called Act Out! Hi John, From "Don't Say Gay or Trans," t…
  Free The Pill Updates , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 10, 2023 at 5:38 PM

🎉VICTORY! Thanks to you and decades of activism, the FDA has been advised to bring birth control pills over-the-counter for all ages!

The vote was unanimous. 17-0. UNANIMOUS! Hey John, Wow! We are absolutely THRILLED to report that the Advisory Committee of experts has recommended the FDA bring Opill over-the-counter with NO age restrictions! What happened: The vote today was by a panel of experts a…
  Free The Pill Updates , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 10, 2023 at 5:38 PM

🎉VICTORY! Thanks to you and decades of activism, the FDA has been advised to bring birth control pills over-the-counter for all ages!

The vote was unanimous. 17-0. UNANIMOUS! Hey John, Wow! We are absolutely THRILLED to report that the Advisory Committee of experts has recommended the FDA bring Opill over-the-counter with NO age restrictions! What happened: The vote today was by a panel of experts a…
  Free The Pill Updates , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 10, 2023 at 3:09 PM

More social media to share

Today, the vote will occur, and the FDA seems skeptical. Let's push back! Hey John, One more update before the Advisory Committee votes at 1:30pm EST. What's happening: The main FDA concern seems to be questioning if people getting birth control over-the-counter can fol…
  Free The Pill Updates , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 10, 2023 at 3:09 PM

More social media to share

Today, the vote will occur, and the FDA seems skeptical. Let's push back! Hey John, One more update before the Advisory Committee votes at 1:30pm EST. What's happening: The main FDA concern seems to be questioning if people getting birth control over-the-counter can fol…
  Free The Pill Youth Council , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 9, 2023 at 6:46 PM

Major updates on our work to bring birth control pills over-the-counter

Today, the FDA is in the middle of a hearing about birth control access Hey John, We're finally here! At last, the FDA is midway through a historic hearing on whether to bring birth control pills over-the-counter. What we're doing: Yesterday we led a rally in DC featuri…
  Free The Pill Youth Council , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 9, 2023 at 6:46 PM

Major updates on our work to bring birth control pills over-the-counter

Today, the FDA is in the middle of a hearing about birth control access Hey John, We're finally here! At last, the FDA is midway through a historic hearing on whether to bring birth control pills over-the-counter. What we're doing: Yesterday we led a rally in DC featuri…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 8:31 PM

John, birth control at the White House on Monday - you coming?

Come to the White House Monday for a rally AND an obstacle course! All to bring birth control pills over-the-counter. Hi John, This coming Monday, May 8th, join us for a historic rally outside the White House ahead of the FDA Advisory Committee meeting for the first ever o…
  Kinjo Kiema , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 2:20 PM

🚨 Deadline extension alert! Youth Activist applications

We've extended the deadline to apply to our Youth Activist Network! Hey John, Are you or someone you know interested in applying to our Youth Activist Network? We have good news: We’ve extended our YAN application deadline to Tuesday, May 9th for the following programs:…
  Kinjo Kiema , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 2:20 PM

🚨 Deadline extension alert! Youth Activist applications

We've extended the deadline to apply to our Youth Activist Network! Hey John, Are you or someone you know interested in applying to our Youth Activist Network? We have good news: We’ve extended our YAN application deadline to Tuesday, May 9th for the following programs:…
  Youth Activist Network , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 1, 2023 at 8:47 PM

⌛ Midnight deadline...

Apply tonight to gain year-round support for your activism, whether it's for abortion access, LGBTQ rights, sex ed, or more Tonight is the deadline for youth activists to apply to be a part of our campaigns. Learn more and apply here. Hey John, This is it. The app…
  Youth Activist Network , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 1, 2023 at 8:46 PM

⌛ Midnight deadline...

Apply tonight to gain year-round support for your activism, whether it's for abortion access, LGBTQ rights, sex ed, or more Tonight is the deadline for youth activists to apply to be a part of our campaigns. Learn more and apply here. Hey John, This is it. The app…
  Kinjo Kiema , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 7:01 PM

⏰ The countdown is on — Youth Organizer applications due Monday!

Gain year-round support for your activism, and build your power as an organizer We're recruiting young, powerful youth activists to be a part of our campaigns. Learn more and apply here. Hey John, We are just days away from the Youth Activist Network application d…
  Kinjo Kiema , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM

⏰ The countdown is on — Youth Organizer applications due Monday!

Gain year-round support for your activism, and build your power as an organizer We're recruiting young, powerful youth activists to be a part of our campaigns. Learn more and apply here. Hey John, We are just days away from the Youth Activist Network application d…
  Niharika/Nix Rao , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 4:20 PM

Victory! Despite it all, an abortion access win

Something to celebrate today! A major win for abortion access for young people in NY Hi John, For once, we’re coming to you with an abortion access win! Yes, really! After years (and yes, we do mean years!) of tireless work organizing and mobilizing students in New York, w…
  Niharika/Nix Rao , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 4:20 PM

Victory! Despite it all, an abortion access win

Something to celebrate today! A major win for abortion access for young people in NY Hi John, For once, we’re coming to you with an abortion access win! Yes, really! After years (and yes, we do mean years!) of tireless work organizing and mobilizing students in New York, w…
  Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 10, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Today's the day - it's National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day

Suggested social media today, plus our livestream event with the White House and Rep Barbara Lee's office Hey John, Welcome to National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day! Join us and thousands of accounts across the country in posting online using #NYHAAD today. We enco…
  Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 10, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Today's the day - it's National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day

Suggested social media today, plus our livestream event with the White House and Rep Barbara Lee's office Hey John, Welcome to National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day! Join us and thousands of accounts across the country in posting online using #NYHAAD today. We enco…
  Know Your IX , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 5:47 PM

Trans athletes belong

We should never grant flexibility to discriminate Hey John, Yesterday, after over a year of persistent advocacy from student organizers and advocates, the Biden Administration finally released a rule addressing trans student athletes. Let me be clear, we were just as sh…
  Know Your IX , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 5:47 PM

Trans athletes belong

We should never grant flexibility to discriminate Hey John, Yesterday, after over a year of persistent advocacy from student organizers and advocates, the Biden Administration finally released a rule addressing trans student athletes. Let me be clear, we were just as sh…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 7:17 PM

Videos of the Week - Youth HIV roundtable, sexual health for young people with disabilities, #FreeThePill, and healthy relationships

Did you see this at the White House? It's still timely! Hey John, Welcome back to Videos of the Week! This week, I want to highlight a video that debuts live next week for National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. You can click "notify me" here so you don't miss i…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 7:17 PM

Videos of the Week - Youth HIV roundtable, sexual health for young people with disabilities, #FreeThePill, and healthy relationships

Did you see this at the White House? It's still timely! Hey John, Welcome back to Videos of the Week! This week, I want to highlight a video that debuts live next week for National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. You can click "notify me" here so you don't miss i…
  National Youth HIV and AIDs Awareness Day , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Repealing HIV Discrimination is possible

Take action, then use our toolkit and graphics to spread the word. Hey John, Welcome to National Youth HIV & AIDS Week's Day of Action! While we’ve come a long way in how we talk about and treat HIV & AIDS, it’s easy to forget that the law hasn’t quite caught up…
  National Youth HIV and AIDs Awareness Day , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Repealing HIV Discrimination is possible

Take action, then use our toolkit and graphics to spread the word. Hey John, Welcome to National Youth HIV & AIDS Week's Day of Action! While we’ve come a long way in how we talk about and treat HIV & AIDS, it’s easy to forget that the law hasn’t quite caught up…
  Kinjo Kiema , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 9:05 PM

📢 Youth Organizer applications are open - check out the details and apply or send to a young person you know.

Gain year-round support for your activism, and build your power as an organizer We're recruiting young, powerful youth activists to be a part of our campaigns. Learn more and apply here. Hey John, How do young people go from caring about an issue, to organizing a …
  Kinjo Kiema , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 9:05 PM

📢 Youth Organizer applications are open - check out the details and apply or send to a young person you know.

Gain year-round support for your activism, and build your power as an organizer We're recruiting young, powerful youth activists to be a part of our campaigns. Learn more and apply here. Hey John, How do young people go from caring about an issue, to organizing a …
  Know Your IX , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Sexual Assault Awareness Month teach-in series launches Thursday

A weekly training series by the incredible Know Your IX activists we support Hey John, 🚨 STUDENTS: Sexual Assault Awareness Month is here, and so is our April training series. We want to make sure you know your rights when you need them and have the tools you need to sup…