The ACLU’s 100-year history has shown us that change is always made from the ground up, in our own towns, cities, and states. We will keep fighting to hold all our leaders and institutions accountable, as we have always done. 💪

One of the less noticed results of the Nov. 3rd election is voters' decisions on policing reforms. This article describes 20 such ballot initiatives across the nation: motherjones.com/crime-justice/…

Empowering youth to be the change they seek in their communities. Join us today surveymonkey.com/r/youthmatteri… instagram.com/p/CHYGg48JcE9/…

How Georgia Pulled Off Unprecedented Youth Voter Turnout | Time time.com/5908483/georgi…

Check out this article which discusses some of the issues youth are facing during the pandemic: Strategies for teens facing a temporary ‘new normal’ | Kidscontent | nny360.com nny360.com/kidscontent/st…

Policing Accountability Bill proposed, we must do more to protect youth myemail.constantcontact.com/ACTION-ALERT--…

In the #First100Days, we hope to see the new administration demonstrate their commitment to reducing youth incarceration. It costs tens of thousands of dollars a year to lock up a single young person – and it doesn’t work. It's time to #BuildBackBetter for our youth.

Great opportunity for youth 19 years old or younger to participate in their Global Teen Leaders programming!! wearefamilyfoundation.org/three-dot-dash…

This needs to change. cnn.com/2020/12/17/us/…

Community, Rebecca Kaplan Call for OPD to Stop the Criminalization of Oakland Youth postnewsgroup.com/community-rebe…

This is unacceptable. cnn.com/2021/02/01/us/…

Why We Can't Wait -- The Center for Law and Social Policy youtu.be/vvO5zEmaI8M via YouTube

17 year old, Daniella Frazier should be celebrated for her courage. Engagement of young people like her has played a key role in this change. How a teenager’s video upended the police department’s initial tale. nytimes.com/2021/04/20/us/…

The Mental Health Risks of Secondhand Exposure to Police Violence thecrimereport.org/2021/05/12/the…

Meeting between Gen Zers and Law Enforcement youtu.be/y86FvDX8WLM via YouTube

You(th) Matter is launching their second annual Youth Voices Contest for young people nationwide. Submit your artwork, stories or videos for a chance to win $1,000! Entries Due Nov. 15th Learn More Here: bit.ly/3jrXS2V

What is the role of policing in fostering democracy “by the people, for the people”? You(th) Matter, launched by 2019 #ChengFellow Laura Jenny, wants young people ages 14-18 to weigh in. Learn more + enter the Youth Voices Contest by Jan. 4! strategiesforyouth.org/youth-voices/

Checkout more about why the You(th) Voices Contest is so important to get youth voices out here: thecrimereport.org/2021/11/24/you…

Listen | On this episode of The Power of Young People to Change the World, hear how youth leaders at You(th) Matter, launched by #ChengFellow Laura Jenny, are taking action for the hundreds youth most at risk of not reaching their full potential. NYLC voiceamerica.com/episode/134125…