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Sometimes, we all need a little reminder of the power that we have. Check out these 20 quotes from a few of our favorite characters and celebrities to help you own the rest of 2020.

At this time of the year, you’re probably thinking about some of the goals you want to accomplish, both personally and politically. So we’re here to help! Keep reading to learn how you can create effective to-do lists. Don’t forget to save the template, fill it out and let’s get to work!

Once elections pass and newly elected officials are sworn into office, that’s when our representatives get to work. But if you follow politics especially at the local level, you might hear titles being thrown around like “Commissioner” and “Lieutenant Governor”. What do those titles really mean? And what powers do those positions or offices hold? Keep reading to learn more about elected officials and offices at the state/local levels.

Legislative advocacy is one of the most effective ways to make a change in your community. One way to go about advocacy is to draft and present a policy proposal. A policy proposal is what you bring to elected officials or decision-makers about a certain policy or issue. But before reaching out to elected officials, it’s important to define your end goal and choose which level of government your policy proposal affects (state, county, municipal, or school board). After that, it’s time to start creating your pitch and policy proposal. 

In this election year, more women ran for office than ever before. We should all take a moment to celebrate those who ran and have inspired the next generation of leaders. Some of the many womxn who ran just made history by becoming the “firsts” at the congressional and state levels. Keep reading to learn more about the women in politics who made history in this election.

Being a good leader when you’re young can seem daunting, but don’t let your age stop you from being the best leader you can be. Whether you’re in politics, activism or in school, being a leader in your community can open doors and better prepare you for your future. If you are looking to step into a leadership position or already serving in one, check out these tips to be even more effective and successful. 

Stacey Yvonne Abrams is an American politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and author who served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017, serving as minority leader from 2011 to 2017. Here's a timeline of key moments in Abrams’ career. 

Sometimes, we all need a little reminder of the power that we have. Check out these 20 quotes from a few of our favorite characters and celebrities to help you own the rest of 2020.

If you’ve been listening to the news, or even just scrolling through social media, you’ve probably been seeing a lot about Georgia and the “Senate runoff”. It may have been the first time you’ve heard the phrase “runoff” being used in the political realm. What are these runoffs everyone keeps talking about? Who is part of the runoff? Keep reading to learn more about what runoffs are and what’s at stake for both parties.

We’ve been building up to election day for months on end. We’ve mobilized voters, educated our peers, and together, we’ve set voter turnout records. As an election year coupled with a pandemic and ongoing social unrest, 2020 has been unprecedented to say the least. With the election cycle over and the year coming to an end, it’s time to take a break. It’s time to detox.