Generational Alliance

10/11/2014

Had a great time reconnecting with folks on Wendesday! Here are a few lost files

01/15/2014

FWD.us

The top five immigration myths. We're ready for reform!

What are some that you've heard?

Share this video with your network to help debunk 5 common myths about immigration reform!

These helpful facts illustrate why immigration reform is so important. Join FWD.us today to make it a reality: http://bit.ly/1aDlUj1

01/14/2014

Jobs With Justice

Whoa...

"If we were we scrapping our current system and starting from scratch, Washington could make public college tuition free with the money it sets aside its scattershot attempts to make college affordable today."

Read more: http://bit.ly/JYDvas

01/13/2014

AFLCIO

#1

Tell Congress to renew unemployment benefits.

Sign the petition→ go.aflcio.org/Extend-UI

Visit the AFL-CIO for the latest updates, including news, videos and information on how you take action and get involved in your community.

01/10/2014

While you're out there struggling, Congress is working hard to cut unemployment insurance benefits that you pay into?

Call your representative today and ask them to . H/T to the AFL-CIO for the photo.

Call your representatives today and ask him or her to renew the emergency unemployment insurance benefits.

1- 877-318-0483

Image via U.S. Department of Labor

01/06/2014

Becoming a Leader: How Coming Out Changed Everything | Daniel Magazine

"With the bullying and no real space to explore my sexuality, I internalized a lot of homophobia. I felt ashamed. I was in denial about who I was. I felt alone and didn’t know where else to be but in the closet.

However, my shame eventually grew into a sense of conviction, a desire to empower others in combating oppression — a shift that occurred when I was forced to confront who I am before a large crowd of people, many of whom I had never met."

Check out Gregory Cendana, Executive Director of Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, on How Coming Out Changed Everything!

In a lot of conversations and during any of my public speaking engagements, I share with people that I am gay. Many people ask me why I make a point to do so. Well, I share this aspect of my identity for a couple of reasons. One, I recognize the resilience of our community and two, it’s an exemplifi...

12/30/2013

Network for Good - Donor Form

Donate to the Gen Alliance today to get a tax write off AND support young leaders!

Tides Center has partnered with Network for Good to securely process your online credit card donation via the Network for Good Donor Advised Fund (tax ID 68-0480736). This transaction will appear on your credit card statement as "Network for Good." This transaction is subject to Network for Good’s P...

12/30/2013

Watch Toni Morrison and Junot Díaz Talk About Race and Writing - COLORLINES

Have you watched this yet? It is a must.

Two of America’s most prominent writers of color will be in conversation with one another at the New York Public Library. You can watch it live. Tune in.

12/17/2013

Still very confused about this:

We are experiencing the largest wave of voter suppression since the enactment of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Sign the petition: www.ourtime.org/vra

12/09/2013

Randi Talks About Day of Action with Rev. Sharpton

Join our friends at AFT - American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association and hundreds of others for the National Day of Action to Reclaim the Promise of Public Education. Parents, students, teachers and community groups are united in this effort to fight education inequality, privatization, standardize testing fixation, and college (un)affordability.

We need to fix, not close schools! http://www.reclaimpublicednow.org/

On PoliticsNation, AFT President Randi Weingarten discusses the National Day of Action to Reclaim the Promise of Public Education. http://www.reclaimpubliced...

12/03/2013

ALEC facing funding crisis from donor exodus in wake of Trayvon Martin row

BREAKING: The Guardian released documents that show their waning influence and some dirty dealings.

Rightwing lobby group appealing to major donors that have abandoned it following criticism of ALEC's policy on gun laws

11/26/2013

“Show me your papers” & “stop and frisk” laws are nothing but legalized racism. Young people are working to end racial profiling. Are you?

Thanks to CAMBIO Today for the image!

“Show me your papers” and “stop and frisk” laws are nothing but legalized racism. Stop racial profiling!

Thanks to CAMBIO Today for the image!

11/22/2013

Our Youth Media Action Center has launched, and is starting to get our young progressive leaders booked! Check out the folks who will be on Hannity Live tonight at 10 PM ET.

If you want to ensure more young people are media-ready to talk about progressive issues, contribute $10 here: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1442917. *Be sure to select "Generational Alliance".*

11/22/2013

Community Post: 8 Ways Economic Inequality In America Is Like The 'Hunger Games'

Did you know that half of fast food workers rely on public assistance?

Check out how economic inequality in the United States is like the 'Hunger Games' brought to you by AFL-CIO:

The economic inequality highlighted in “The Hunger Games’” fictional world of Panem (where the Capitol owns everything and the districts have zilch) might seem like just a plot de...

11/20/2013

Trans Remembrance 2013 - Amplify

Today is * day of remembrance. We remember all of those who have been killed by anti-transgender hatred or bigotry.

If you are an ally, how are you working in solidarity with trans* folks to combat discrimination?

(original photo and post by GLAAD) The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. This year, the day is November 20th, 2013. An average life span for a trans person is 23 years 238 reported cases of murdered trans pe...

11/20/2013

LIKE & SHARE if you are READY FOR REFORM!

HAPPENING NOW: Over 200 leaders outside of Speaker John Boehner's house demanding he bring immigration reform up for a vote!

11/19/2013

What gives you meaning?

Together, anything is possible. Find out how you can join the labor movement through Working America here:

http://www.aflcio.org/About/Stronger-Together

Thanks for sharing AFL-CIO!

Follow the AFL-CIO: http://www.aflcio.org http://facebook.com/aflcio http://twitter.com/aflcio http://youtube.com/AFLCIONow

11/16/2013

Keep calm and...call Office of Speaker Boehner!

Shout out to America's Voice for this great graphic!

By now you've probably heard the news. The most powerful Republican in the House, Speaker John Boehner, is siding with a small group of anti-immigrant extremists, like Steve King, and refusing to budge on immigration reform.

Sure, this is a blow to our movement, but we knew all along that passing immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship wouldn't be easy.

Immigration reform won't be won in Washington, DC. It's the millions of every day heroes -- the DREAMers, and their parents, the farm workers and day laborers -- that will ultimately lead us to victory. It's the people that have been calling Congress and showing up at their offices that will ultimately push immigration reform across the finish line. We can't stop. We have come too far to turn back now!

11/13/2013

Youth schooling Speaker Boehner at Breakfast

That awkward moment when breakfast seems more important to Office of Speaker Boehner than Carmen and Jennifer's stories about our broken system.

AWKWARD. Join in targeting Boehner to lead!

Carmen Lima, 13, of Arizona, and Jennifer Martinez, 16, of Washington state, confront Speaker Boehner

11/12/2013

What Clinton, Christie, Biden, Cruz & Co. Can Learn From 2013

Spoiler alert: It's that the young voters are important.

Tuesday night's election results were a lot to take in -- especially if you're one of the Beltway creatures still clinging to low expectations for the political participation of Millennials. Spoiler alert: Young voter turnout in Virginia went up, a lot.

11/07/2013

Standing your ground? Black woman shot in head seeking help in white neighborhood

The intersection of racism and policy that is Stand Your Ground takes another young life. Our thoughts and

The family of Renisha McBride, 19, seeks answers after she was shot in the head and the shooter may avoid charges

11/04/2013

Do you live in a state that will be key to the Employment Non Discrimination Act's passage? Check here now because voting starts tonight!

Yesterday, President Obama urged the Senate to ban workplace discrimination against LGBT people by voting to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Right now, Republican support in key states is crucial as we head into tonight's procedural vote on the bill.

Tell your friends in those key states to urge their Senators to vote for ENDA: http://bit.ly/17HzIaW

10/31/2013

Happy Halloween y'all!

We don't want any tricks--or treats--just citizenship! Tell Office of Speaker Boehner and Eric Cantor that you want them to lead on reform with a pathway to citizenship by SHARING this image!

10/30/2013

Community Post: 8 Scary Facts About The Trans-Pacific Partnership

The Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership is some scary ish. Think you won't be affected.

Thanks to Communications Workers of America for sharing!

What you don't know will hurt you.

10/29/2013

Can you join Nancy Pelosi in 25 minutes for an chat?

Caucus Chairman Congressman Xavier Becerra and I will be on Facebook at 1:15 pm ET today to answer your questions on what we’re doing in the House to pass comprehensive reform. Join us this afternoon to discuss why the !

10/29/2013

Don't get us wrong. We've been working towards a trans* inclusive for a loooooong time, but the broad religious exemptions could leave many youth at risk.

"LIKE" & SHARE if you support despite its shortcomings.

10/28/2013

: Immigration reform is OUR priority

Need youth perspectives on reform? You know we got 'em.

"LIKE" & SHARE if you support !

The Generational Alliance member organizations have come together to elevate youth voices and do what it takes to pass immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship. Read their stories below:

10/28/2013

Have you read the The New York Times article that called for deportation?



Read here:

It may be late but you HAVE to read this. The New York Times editorial board just called for

Read it here: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/28/opinion/not-one-more.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0

10/24/2013

: Immigration reform is OUR priority

Gen Alliance members have come together to form to make sure we pass immigration reform this year!

Check out this blog roll with youth perspectives on immigration from our member organizations. http://bit.ly/Youth4CitizenshipVoices

The Generational Alliance member organizations have come together to elevate youth voices and do what it takes to pass immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship. Read their stories below:

10/24/2013

New Developments in Fight Over Team Name Washington Football t - Dana Loesch - Kelly File - 10-18-13

Check out our Director, Richard Fowler, as he talks about the work of Native Youth Leadership Alliance and why the Washington football team needs to change their name.

"LIKE" & SHARE if you agree!

The debate continues over the Washington Redskins team name. Talk show host, Dana Loesch joins FNC's Megyn Kelly to debate Richard Fowler on this politically...

10/23/2013

We agree!

Thanks to Our Time for the shareable!

We agree!

10/23/2013

Community Post: Think You'll Save Money By Opting Out Of Obamacare? Think Again.

Thinking about skipping out on enrolling in the Affordable Care Act? Think again, y'all!

Shout out to Young Invincibles for this BuzzFeed post!

Health insurance is a good investment because math.

10/22/2013

Srsly Congress,

Pass reform now. Our families cannot wait in limbo any longer.

Thanks,



H/t to United We Dream for the image! SHARE y'all!

10/17/2013

Tell Speaker Boehner that the for him to lead on reform!

Tweet Boehner here: http://bit.ly/TimeToLead
OR call: 888.845.2087

Thanks to Reform Immigration FOR America for driving calls!

10/16/2013

Community Post: Remember When All Those Liberals Came ?

Remember when we came with GetEQUAL?

We do.

On Friday, October 11th, 2013 GetEQUAL challenged our coalition partners, allies, families and friends to come . We sent out signs and asked people to tell us what equality means to th...