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  NextGen America · [email protected]
October 18, 2022 at 10:42 PM

The student debt relief application is LIVE

Preview - 221007_Biden_Cannabis_Reform_NAT   Friend, Did you see the news? The Biden administration’s Department of Education has officially launched the online application to apply for up to $20,000 in student debt relief. Over the last weekend alone, more than 8 million Americ…
  Natalie Monteiro · [email protected]
October 15, 2022 at 11:46 PM

We will continue to fight for our Latino communities

Even after Hispanic Heritage Month, our work isn't over.   Latino communities deserve to be heard year round. Let’s keep up the momentum.   Get involved       Friend, As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, the fight for protecting and advocating for our Latin…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Check your voter registration status before it’s too late!

  The clock is ticking! Don’t wait any longer, check your voter registration status today!   Check your registration       Friend, Time is of the essence, so we’ll keep this short. Voter registration deadlines are quickly approaching. At this point, you’re probabl…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
October 10, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Today we honor our Indigenous communities

It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day!   In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, here are a few ways you can recognize today.   Learn more       Friend, Today is a day where we celebrate, recognize, and honor the beautiful traditions and cultures of Indigenous people, not just…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
October 8, 2022 at 3:01 PM

One month left

It’s getting real.   Friend, We are officially one month out from the election on November 8.  Early voting is already open in some states, and things are getting down to the wire. So, if you’ve been itching to get involved, make some calls, or figure out your polling place: No…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 9:03 PM

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the NextGen team!

Registering to vote is our favorite way to party.   The change we deserve is possible. This Hispanic Heritage Month, join us in taking action.   Register to vote       Friend, We’re already halfway through Hispanic Heritage Month! And here at NextGen, we are using…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 5:05 PM

Looking back at some Latino leaders in our communities

  These Latino leaders helped take action in their communities.   Volunteer with us       Friend, As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s take a few minutes to recognize, learn, and honor the pioneers of progress for Latino communities.  Dolores…
  Lillie Catlin · [email protected]
September 22, 2022 at 10:31 PM

Recapping our efforts on National Voter Registration Day

  Friend, I’m still in awe of what we accomplished together on National Voter Registration Day. On Tuesday, our team registered thousands of people across our targeted states, both on the ground and via calls and texts with over 400 volunteers.  Our work to mobilize the youth …
  NextGen America · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Happy National Voter Registration Day!

How are you celebrating?   Check your voter registration status or register to vote!   Check your voter status       Friend, Happy National Voter Registration Day! 🎉 Here at NextGen America, we’ll be contacting thousands of unregistered voters, helping our friends …
  Natalie Monteiro · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

  Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month!   Celebrate with us       Friend, With the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, this is the time where we celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors hail from Mexic…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 2:06 PM

Friend, are you ready for this year’s election?

It’s time to pledge to vote!   Pledge to vote now so you’re ready to go for the upcoming election.   Pledge to vote       Friend, We are officially only two months out from the last day to vote in this year’s election, Tuesday, November 8. Our votes are our voices.…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 9:35 PM

Tell your senators: Protect our right to marry

  Urge your senators to pass the Respect for Marriage Act and protect our right to marry who we love.   Send a letter       Friend, Just two months ago, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority cruelly stripped away abortion rights, signaling that other fundamen…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 7:20 PM

UPDATE: President Biden's historic announcement on student debt

  Friend, President Biden just made a long-awaited announcement on the future of student debt: On top of the payment pause being extended to December 31, borrowers who make less than $125,000 a year will receive up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt cancellation.  Not just …
  NextGen America · [email protected]
August 13, 2022 at 3:21 PM

The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act proves the power of youth organizing

  Friend, Yesterday, the House passed the Inflation Reduction Act, sending this legislation to President Biden’s desk for his signature. With your help, we fought alongside a powerful, multi-generational coalition to demand climate action and relief for working families. As con…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
August 11, 2022 at 10:15 PM

We are making history – let’s keep it up!

  The House will soon vote on historic legislation to address climate change and lower costs for families. Contact your representative.   Take Action         Friend,   On Sunday, the U.S. Senate officially passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a bill that wi…
  NextGen PAC · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 11:41 PM

BREAKING: Our latest endorsements

  Friend, Today, we’re excited to roll out our third wave of endorsements for the 2022 elections! From governors to secretaries of state, attorneys general, and others, we’ve identified seven more races across the country where we know youth turnout will be decisive. Our endors…
  NextGen PAC · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 10:32 PM

NEW: Our latest endorsements

  Friend, Today, we’re excited to roll out new endorsements for 22 candidates running to protect our progressive majority in the House of Representatives. These progressive champions are running in districts where youth turnout could be decisive. Americans ages 18–35 are the la…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

  The White House along with Senators Schumer and Manchin have agreed on the most significant climate bill in history. But we need to keep pushing.   Write to Congress       Friend, There’s no denying it — we are in a climate crisis and have been dealing with the …
  NextGen America · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Your summer newsletter update is here!

    Welcome back to our seasonal newsletter! Summer is here: The days are longer, the air is warmer, and our movement is stronger than ever. Find out more about what we’ve got going on below. ☀️ What’s coming up this summer: Our distributed teams have a bunch of ways for you t…
  Kolin Kearns · [email protected]
July 21, 2022 at 3:22 PM

Tell Congress: Protect youth voting rights

  Write to Congress in support of the Youth Voting Rights Act — legislation to expand ballot access for younger voters.   Take action       Friend, Last week, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congresswoman Nikema Williams introduced the Youth Voting Rights Act. If pas…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 6:15 PM

The House is about to vote on abortion rights

  Friend, Tomorrow, the House of Representatives is set to vote on two bills that will directly help our fight for abortion rights: The Women’s Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act.  Both of these bills — fought for and introduced by House Democrats — gi…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Our right to abortion: What you can do now

  Friend, It’s been a week since the Supreme Court overturned our constitutional right to abortion.  This decision has thrown our country into a legal, constitutional, and public health crisis. Devastation has already hit across the country, as 11 states have already banned or s…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
June 26, 2022 at 3:45 PM

How President Biden is fighting for abortion care

  Friend, President Biden is fighting for abortion care. As the Supreme Court rips our right to abortion away, President Biden is fighting for all of us and using his executive powers to protect access to abortion care. Access to abortion is now in the hands of the states, meani…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 2:22 PM

The decision on abortion: What happens next?

  Friend, Today, the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade. For the past five decades, Americans have had the constitutional right to abortion because of the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe. But simultaneously for the past five decades, far-right lawmakers have attacked ou…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
June 23, 2022 at 4:38 PM

The Supreme Court’s fight against gun safety

  Friend, Just this year, there have been over 20,000 deaths caused by gun violence in America. Now, because of the schemes from far-right Republicans and gun lobbyists, the Supreme Court was able to overturn a long-held gun safety law in New York State Rifle & Pistol Associ…
  Mitchell Carey · [email protected]
June 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM

This Pride month, urge your senators to pass the Equality Act!

  Hi Friend, Nice to meet you! My name is Mitchell Carey (he/him), I’m 22, and I’m a text team volunteer with NextGen America. I first became involved in politics in 2016 when I realized that many politicians don’t represent young Americans and don’t invest in our hopes for the …
  NextGen PAC · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 3:05 PM

Announcing our first endorsements for 2022

These candidates have what it takes to win.   Friend, Today, we’re thrilled to announce our first wave of endorsements for the 2022 elections! Our team has identified 15 races across the country where we know youth turnout will be decisive. Each of these candidates have proven p…
  Rebby, NextGen America · [email protected]
June 9, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Pledge to vote for Pride month!

  Dear Friend, Happy Pride month! My name is Rebby (they/them), I’m 33, and I’m a biracial nonbinary person. I’m a long-time organizer and educator hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina.  As the Director of Education Policy at Equality NC, an organization dedicated to securing …
  NextGen America · [email protected]
June 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Roe v. Wade will be overturned this month.

  Friend, The Supreme Court’s far-right majority is set to overturn Roe v. Wade this month. Once this decision goes into effect, states across the country will be allowed to outlaw abortion.  We’ve already seen states roll back our constitutional right to an abortion: Most rece…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 2:01 PM

It’s time to build an economy that works for us

  We’re mobilizing because younger generations deserve to have an economy that works for us all.   Volunteer today!       Friend, Our generation has inherited an economy that is a barrier for younger generations to start planting their roots. It doesn’t have to be…
  Jenny Jang · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Our AAPI Month highlights!

  Hey Friend, Once again, Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Month! During the month of May, we made it our mission to shine a light on AAPI voters, voices, and the issues that matter to us. We did just that — and then some.  As AAPI month comes to a close, I want to celebra…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 2:05 PM

How to fight for abortion access, wherever you are

  Friend, On May 14, thousands of Americans across the country took to the streets to make one message very clear: The fight for safe and accessible abortion is stronger than ever. Let’s be frank: Our fight for abortion is a fight for people to have safe access to basic health c…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
May 10, 2022 at 2:35 PM

The Senate is about to vote on abortion rights

Contact your senators now.   Friend, The Senate is set to vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act tomorrow — a bill that would codify abortion rights into law. With the recent news of the Supreme Court’s plan to overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states to outlaw abortion, our sen…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
May 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Sign the petition demanding citizenship for all

  Sign our petition to demand a pathway to citizenship for all immigrants.   Sign the petition       Friend, One out of every seven AAPI immigrants is undocumented, according to recent estimates. That’s why we’re taking action by demanding a pathway to citizenship…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 8:46 PM

SCOTUS will overturn Roe v. Wade. Here’s what we can do.

  Friend, Last night, a draft ruling confirmed what we’ve feared: The Supreme Court’s far-right majority is set to overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states across the country to outlaw abortion. This decision is horrific, heartbreaking, and dangerous. We will not accept it. For the…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
April 28, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Your spring newsletter update is here!

    We’re back with our seasonal newsletter! A new season is upon us and our team at NextGen is ready to *spring* into action (get it?). Find out more about what we’ve got going on below.  🌷 What’s coming up this spring: Our distributed and state teams have a bunch of ways for…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
April 22, 2022 at 2:01 PM

We can stop climate change, together

  Take action with us by urging Congress to invest in climate action now.   Write to Congress       Friend, For this year’s Earth Day, we’re celebrating the abundance of our planet by taking action against climate change.  When it comes to climate change, the bigg…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
April 21, 2022 at 4:24 PM

Claim your FREE stickers while supplies last

  Friend, Did you hear? It’s Green Week — our week of action commemorating 4/20 and Earth Day! Throughout this week, we’re speaking out for climate action and more equitable cannabis policies — but we can’t do it without you. To help celebrate, we’re giving out free stickers. C…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
April 20, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Tell Biden: Legalize Cannabis & Expunge Records

  Biden and Congress must legalize cannabis and expunge cannabis-related convictions!   Sign the petition!       Friend, 18 states have successfully legalized recreational cannabis, and 39 allow medical cannabis, but cannabis is still illegal at the federal level.…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
April 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM

The issues guiding our mission, decided by you

Here’s what you let us know.   Friend, At NextGen, our community is at the heart of our movement. Everything we do is made possible by the incredible network of volunteers, organizers, and activists such as yourself. That’s why earlier this year, we asked you to take our 2022 su…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
April 6, 2022 at 2:46 PM

UPDATE: Student loan payment pause extended until August 31

  Friend, We’ve got some huge news for you: President Biden just extended the student loan payment pause until August 31, 2022. This much-needed extension provides an immediate but temporary lifeline for Americans who are struggling to balance paying for food, housing, and healt…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
March 29, 2022 at 2:02 PM

The impact of student debt on women: What you need to know

  Sign our petition to cancel student debt and help women across the country work toward a brighter future.   Sign the petition       Friend, Women hold two-thirds of our country’s student debt. Yes, you read that right — women hold $929 billion of the United Stat…
  Sofia Garduno · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Our organizing site is LIVE!

  No matter where you live, you can start your volunteer journey with NextGen using our new organizing site.   Get started       Friend, We just launched our brand new organizing site so that you can hit the ground running when it comes to volunteering with NextGe…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
March 9, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Act now: Pledge to vote!

  Pledge to vote now so you’re ready to go for the 2022 midterm elections.   Pledge to vote       Friend, We know it may seem a bit early, but the 2022 midterm elections will be here before you know it! There's no better time than now to get yourself set up with e…
  Beth Kloser · [email protected]
March 4, 2022 at 4:01 PM

What we achieved in Texas, together

  We made our voices heard during the 2022 Texas primary. Volunteer with us to grow this momentum toward the upcoming general election.   Volunteer       Friend, This primary season, y’all showed up for Texas, and I can’t thank you enough. I know I speak for all o…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Act now: Take action for our climate

  Write your members of Congress and urge them to pass the $555 billion climate investment to secure a healthy future.   Write to Congress       Friend, Earlier this week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its latest report on the impacts of c…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 3:15 PM

What do you hope to hear from Biden’s State of the Union address?

  Ahead of tonight’s State of the Union address, we want to hear from you. What would you like to hear from President Biden tonight?   Take action       Friend, Tonight, President Biden will give his first State of the Union address to the American people. Let’s b…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
February 26, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Act now: Tell your senators to protect abortion rights

  Friend, The Senate is set to vote on the historic Women’s Health Protection Act this Monday, February 28. This is our best chance to safeguard reproductive rights for all of us. The Women’s Health Protection Act is crucial federal legislation that establishes the right to …
  NextGen America · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Check out the 30 young, Black leaders who are changing our world

  Friend, Today, we’re shining a light on young, Black leaders who are making waves within our communities.  We are in constant awe of the Black activists who lead the way in our collective fight for equity and justice. We hope that by amplifying their voices, future gene…
  NextGen America · [email protected]
February 14, 2022 at 4:03 PM

This Valentine’s Day, ask your crush to make a commitment (to vote)!

Share the love, share a pledge.   On this special day, ask someone you care about if they’ll commit to vote in the midterm elections!   Send our pledge       Dear Friend, Roses are red, violets are blue, the midterms are coming, are your friends as ready as you…