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Our New Deal for Youth Changemakers and partners are hosting an in-person Grassroots Festival in D.C. today to celebrate joy and community. We are also hosting a donation drive for the Atlanta Solidarity Fund's efforts. Can’t join us in D.C.? Take action virtually! You can either donate on our virtual action hub or donate directly to the Atlanta Solidarity Fund.
The City of Atlanta is attempting to build the largest police training facility in the U.S. by destroying a local forest that offers critical environmental benefits for the city. The plans include military-grade training facilities, a mock city to practice urban warfare, dozens of shooting ranges, and a Black Hawk helicopter landing pad. Local activists who have led the fight to #STOPCOPCITY have faced political persecution from state and local leaders, including criminal indictments and voter suppression tactics. It is critically important to ensure that these activists have the resources to continue to resist the City’s efforts to expand its carceral footprint. We believe that national change starts locally.
As part of our ND4Y Demands, we believe we must re-envision what safety and justice are with the abolition of oppressive systems, including harmful tactics like Cop City, at the center. Join us in supporting this effort.
Click here to view our Week of Action’s Virtual Action Hub schedule. Check out our website to learn more about a New Deal for Youth's grassroots and organizing strategy.
A New Deal for Youth holistically advances youth justice by developing policies for youth, by youth. Our new ideas offer a more youthful view and a fresh perspective that will push conversation and ideas forward. We bring ideas to the table that are impacting future generations and need immediate attention. And we believe our government should be setting youth up for success.
To learn more, visit www.newdealforyouth.org and follow us on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, and Twitter @newdeal4youth
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