I'm so proud to share this cover story today- a reflection on what it meant to be a youth activist all those years ago, and what happened when the cameras go away.
The kids shouldn't have to save us.
I hope you'll check it out.
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Jaclyn Corin
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Parkland, FLJoined February 2018
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Thank you for featuring me (& my organizing journal from the early days of !) in your stunning Women’s Voices, Women’s Votes, Women’s Rights exhibit. What an incredible privilege to be honored alongside so many extraordinary women. 🤍
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Young women, women of color, and queer youth are at the heart of our democracy and may – quite literally – save us all. Discussing the power of young voters and the work of today at #WomensVoices
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.@JaclynCorin speaks with @reshmasaujani about what the last election taught her about the importance of mobilizing young people. #WomensVoices clintonfoundation.org/womensvoices
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“A registered voter is an empowered person and a changed community” with Take action here to ban assault weapons: secure.everyaction.com/w01HsMxX2kSX0X
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About to discuss the power of young women voters with . Tune in here: clintonfoundation.org/womensvoices
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TODAY: #WomensVoices Summit on women’s rights. Watch live from
@ClintonCenter starting at 8:30 a.m. CT. clintonfoundation.org/womensvoices
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. speaks with about what the last election taught her about the importance of mobilizing young people. #WomensVoices clintonfoundation.org/womensvoices
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and her work with have shown us the power of one person's voice in shaping hearts and minds — and delivering lasting results.
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If you were a true champion of gun violence prevention , you would call for a vote on the House-passed Assault Weapons Ban before the end of this Congress.
Do what your title suggests, Leader Schumer, and lead.
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This is heartbreaking and horrifying. I’m praying for those who were killed and those who were wounded.
We must stand up to hatred against LGBTQ+ Americans.
We must continue to work to end gun violence in America.
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. you have played a major role in elevating anti-LGBT+ hate rhetoric and anti-trans lies while spending your time in Congress blocking even the most common sense gun safety laws.
You don’t get to “thoughts and prayers” your way out of this. Look inward and change.
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The news out of Colorado Springs is absolutely awful.
This morning the victims & their families are in my prayers.
This lawless violence needs to end and end quickly.
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we should be able to celebrate our queerness without the fear of being shot.
I carry a tourniquet with me everywhere I go. Inaction kills.
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You should be able to go to clubs and not have to worry if you will be shot.
We need to confront the consequences of how deadly hate is when you have a gun.
We must honor the victims of Club Q on #TransDayOfRemembrance by banning assault weapons now.
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Got to meet my brother in this struggle yesterday. He is the embodiment of what it means to honor with action.
Brett, I’m in this fight with you man. We will have justice. We will #EndGunViolence.
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After hours waiting to speak to Sen. Schumer to urge him to call a vote on the Assault Weapons Ban, we were forced to leave.
But this is not over.
We need to continue to unite democratic senators who promised to protect their constituents— THIS is how they can keep us safe.
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We started sitting out at sunrise and as the sun sets— we are still here.
Through rain, cold, and everything in between, this is what survivors and activists have to do for action to happen.
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We know that our lives don’t fit into the GOP’s extreme agenda. That’s why we can’t squander opportunities like the historic vote to ban assault weapons by the House this summer.
The Senate must act now while there’s still time.
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Youth delivered this election season, now it’s your turn.
Keep an eye on our social accounts to see what we’re up to in Washington today. We’re done waiting.
#BanAssaultWeapons
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From Uvalde to D.C. - We won’t ever stop trying to get accountability and justice. Laws will be changed!
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We’re here for a reason.
We are inside Senator Schumer’s office because we cannot keep waiting for a vote on the Assault Weapons Ban when people are dying every day.
Action needs to happen NOW.
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Let's be clear, when we talk about the youth vote being the deciding vote this cycle it's specifically young WOMEN. #youthvote
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🥹🥹 This means the world coming from my MFOL family. Love y’all. Let’s get into some good trouble next year ✊🏾
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BREAKING NEWS : GEN-Z MAKES HISTORY 
Congratulations @MaxwellFrostFL on your victory and becoming the FIRST March For Our Lives alum and Gen-Z representative in Congress. A gun violence prevention platform earns votes and will save lives. See you in DC!
Congratulations @MaxwellFrostFL on your victory and becoming the FIRST March For Our Lives alum and Gen-Z representative in Congress. A gun violence prevention platform earns votes and will save lives. See you in DC!
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The role of young people in this election cannot be understated. Turnout delivered on many of these races.
By 2024, Millennials & Gen Z voters will outnumber voters who are Baby Boomers and older, 45/25.
We are beginning to see the political impacts of that generational shift.
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BREAKING: According to the Edison Research National Election Pool exit poll, the national youth vote choice for the U.S. House of Representatives was 63% for Democrats, 35% for Republicans.
Voters 18-29 are the only age group in which more than half of votes supported Democrats.
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We're going to a runoff, Georgia! Let's do this one more time!
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We lost fewer seats in the House of Representatives than any Democratic president’s first midterm election in at least 40 years.
And we had the best midterms for Governors since 1986.
The American people spoke.
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Will be the first member of Congress to vote "mid" on a bill twitter.com/NBCNews/status…
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Young voters are breaking 3-1 for Dems. No generation has been this progressive or politically engaged in American history.
A look at what youth voter turnout has gotten us:
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One thing I know already.
If not for voters under 30 ... tonight WOULD have been a Red Wave.
CNN National House Exit Poll
R+ 13 65+
R+ 11 45-64
D +2 30-44
D +28 18-29
#GenZ did their job.
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WE WON!!!! History was made tonight. We made history for Floridians, for Gen Z, and for everyone who believes we deserve a better future. I am beyond thankful for the opportunity to represent my home in the United States Congress. #FL10
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NEW: footage from the scene at University of Michigan right now and it’s stunning. This is the line of students waiting to register and vote. Over 200 young people. 2+ hour-long wait. No poll could’ve predicted this energy. Ignore the polls and VOTE!
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commissioned a poll by Change Research to survey the state of the field among youth voters in the lead up to the 2022 midterms elections.
#EndGunViolence
marchforourlives.com/2022-poll/
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Absolutely thrilled to join the Women's Voices Summit this December at the to discuss solutions for advancing progress for women and girls worldwide. 🤍 clintonfoundation.org/womensvoices
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NEW: Secretary @HillaryClinton and @ChelseaClinton will bring together advocates, artists, policy leaders, and influential voices to address defending and advancing women’s rights at the Women’s Voices Summit. Join us at the @ClintonCenter on December 1-2: clintonfoundation.org/womensvoices
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The Parkland trial chapter has closed, and we must get back to saving lives. ’s focus has been interrupted for way too long, in a time that demands our full attention to build a better future. On behalf of the Oliver family, interviews about this matter end today.
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I shouldn’t have to be making an ofrenda for my 10 year old daughter.
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It’s over, the victims never again have to see the mass murderer in court again. Testifying was cathartic and empowering. Here’s our story.
Parkland Victims’ Families Directly Address Killer in Court – NBC 6 South Florida
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Parents of Uvalde school shooting victims march Dia de Los Muertos altar from TX Capitol on way to Governor’s Mansion to demand reform of gun laws. Attendees, determined to demand action, carry marigolds in heartbreaking tribute. #1u
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We don’t want to do this without you. None of it. Not Halloween, not Christmas, not birthdays, not Mondays, not Fridays, not life. I realize this world isn’t fair but why does it have to be so cruel?😞
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Holidays will never be the same, our lives will never be the same. How are we suppose to do this without you? These pics are Jackie’s first Halloween and last Halloween 🎃💔
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This is the gofundme for Alexzandria (Alex) Bell’s family for funeral expenses. Alex, not quite 16 years old, is the one student who did not survive the CVPA school shooting in St Louis. Please retweet.
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