In September, Young Invincibles’ New York office launched its fourth cohort of the Young Advocates program, our semester-long paid policy, and advocacy fellowship, where young New Yorkers learn how to build campaigns for change on their campuses and across New...
Earlier this month, YI West kicked off the Fall cohort of our Young Advocates Program, a 12-week paid policy and advocacy internship, where young Californians learn how to become leaders in their communities. We are so excited to introduce you...
It’s a now or never moment for the future of American Democracy, and young people in Colorado have a stake in ensuring our Senators act to protect it. Republicans have committed to weaponizing the filibuster as a tool to obstruct...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2021 Contact: Juan Ramiro Sarmiento (785) 760- 6567 | JuanRamiro.Sarmiento@younginvincibles.org Texas’ Elections Overhaul Ushers Chilling Effect on Democracy An All-Out Attempt to Further Cement Minority Rule in the Lone Star State (Austin, TX) – On...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2021 Contact: Juan Ramiro Sarmiento (785) 760-6567 | JuanRamiro.Sarmiento@younginvicibles.org YI Welcomes New Executive Director Kristin McGuire: The Ultimate Invincible (Washington, DC) – Today, Kristin McGuire assumes charge of the largest research and advocacy organization for...
Suppression session. That is the term being used to aptly describe the special session called by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. This session is intended to push through a Jim Crow 2.0 agenda that will ultimately hinder the progression of poor...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2021 Contact: Juan Ramiro Sarmiento (785) 760-6567 | JuanRamiro.Sarmiento@younginvincibles.org Abbott Uses Taxpayer Dollars to Wage Culture War, Ignores Pressing State Issues The State’s Electric Grid Remains Deeply Vulnerable As Summer Heat Slams Region (Houston,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2021 Contact: Juan Ramiro Sarmiento (785) 760-6567 | JuanRamiro.Sarmiento@younginvincibles.org SCOTUS Decision Further Guts Voting Rights Act, Highlights Fragility of American Democracy (Washington, DC) — On the 50th anniversary of the 26th Amendment, in a 6-3...
Young Invincibles (YI) is now accepting applications for the Fall 2021 Virtual Young Advocates program (YAP). It is a unique, paid leadership development program that trains young adults ages 18-34 on ways to address systemic inequities. Advocates will work closely...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2021 Contact: Juan Ramiro Sarmiento (785) 760 6567 | JuanRamiro.Sarmiento@younginvincibles.org Juneteenth: 156 Years After Galveston (Washington, DC) – Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest national commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States....