#TakeActionTuesday
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Get Ready for MLK Day of Service
This Monday, January 20, the nation will honor the legacy of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a national day of service. The only federal holiday of its kind, MLK Day of Service encourages us to spend a day serving our communities and connecting with our neighbors.
January 15, 2020
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Mark Your Calendar for Primary Season
2020 promises to be an important year for our democracy, with a presidential election and a US Census among many upcoming opportunities to help shape the future of our country. While the November election may seem far off, the primary election season will begin in early February, and many voter registration deadlines are just around the corner.
January 8, 2020
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Set Your 2020 Civic Leadership Resolution!
As 2019 comes to a close, many of us will spend time reflecting on the past year while setting goals for the year ahead. 2020 promises to be a historic year for our democracy—with a presidential election, Census count, and another potentially record-breaking number of women serving in Congress and state-wide offices. This New Year's, make civic engagement part of your resolution, and set specific goals to grow your civic leadership in 2020. This Take Action Tuesday, set a New Year's Civic Leadership Resolution!
December 31, 2019
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Take Action Before Recess
This Friday, Congress plans to adjourn for the year, with legislators returning to their districts until early January. And, while the impeachment process continues to dominate the news cycle, other critical votes are also taking place in both the House and the Senate throughout the week. Upcoming votes include the government spending deal and a new North American trade deal. These bills include landmark, bipartisan provisions like federally-funded gun violence research, scheduled discussions on drug pricing, and the raising of the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21 years old. This Take Action Tuesday, take action on upcoming legislation ahead of the holiday recess.
December 17, 2019
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Navigate the News Cycle
An important part of being civically engaged is learning to navigate the news cycle and stay informed on the issues that matter most to you. Yet, it is easy to become overwhelmed when deciding which news sources to rely on and which stories to follow.
December 10, 2019
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Navigate Difficult Conversations This Thanksgiving
In a time when more than half of Americans report feeling "stressed and frustrated” while having political conversations with people who disagree, this Thanksgiving holiday offers an important opportunity to practice how to productively engage in difficult political conversations. This Take Action Tuesday, don't ban politics from the Thanksgiving table, instead learn to engage in difficult conversations and foster understanding amidst disagreement.
November 26, 2019
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Lend Early Support To Candidates
As we continue to witness many presidential, congressional, and local candidates launching campaigns across the country, consider how you can lend early support to those considering or beginning campaigns in your community and beyond. This Take Action Tuesday, consider how you are lending early support to candidates before you head to the polls next November.
November 19, 2019
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Take Action To Support Veterans
Veterans face unique challenges, including access to healthcare, employment, education, and family support. This Take Action Tuesday, take action by advocating for veterans in your community.
November 12, 2019
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It’s Election Day!
Today is Election Day! Elections are taking place in many states across the country, and you have an opportunity to participate in America's democratic process by casting a vote for the local and state-level candidates who best represent you.
November 5, 2019
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Take Action By Meeting With Your Reps
Last week, a group of AIT Emerging Leaders traveled to Capitol Hill, where they met with legislative offices on both sides of the aisle to learn how to be more effective advocates on the issues that matter most to them.
October 29, 2019
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Take Action To Prevent On-Campus Sexual Assault
Each week the AIT community receives #TakeActionTuesday with tips for creating impactful change in their community and beyond. From new online tools, to pending policy updates, subscribe today to make sure you don’t miss these action-oriented recommendations. This week is Fall Week of Action for the It’s On Us organization, a time to raise awareness around campus sexual assault, what …
October 22, 2019
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Take Action To End Gender-Based Violence
This week, we are proud to partner with the YWCA's Week Without Violence campaign during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
October 16, 2019
