Dear friend,

Walk down the street and you might catch a flash of bright purple from Dianne-themed sneakers, or a glimpse of logo-inspired eyeshadow. Go on social media and it won’t be long before you see a meme about #FreeCUNY or a TikTok explaining housing for all.

That’s why NY1 is calling Dianne the “youth candidate” — because she’s inspiring young people to get involved with city politics in unprecedented ways. And it’s not just about the sneakers.

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Our young people do so much — but the weight of building a better world shouldn’t rest on their shoulders. Dianne understands our duty to young New Yorkers and is fighting right alongside them to build a NYC where they can truly thrive.

More than 3,000 people have signed up to volunteer for this campaign. This kind of grassroots support isn’t something you can manufacture. It’s not something you can pay for. It’s something a candidate has to inspire in her supporters — just as Dianne has done.

It’s something magical that is a reflection of a new kind of democracy for the People — a movement of young people who recognize the value of the collective good. It’s something all of us could learn from.

There are less than 2 months until Election Day, and we’re up against candidates who are funded by Super PACs and corporate interests. Will you donate $21 today so we can keep building this grassroots, People-powered movement?