Hey , I just wanted to make sure you knew that November 3 is Election Day! Usually less than half of eligible voters actually vote in the midterms, but there are a lot of really important races on the ballot, so I'm encouraging everyone I know to vote this year. This nonpartisan worksheet helps you make your plan to vote, so check it out and let me know if you need any help making your plan. Thanks for being a voter!

4,235 books were challenged in libraries last year! The American Library Association is tracking this information and has resources to help us fight book bans. Let's celebrate Banned Books Week by learning the facts and fighting for the freedom to read.

As we celebrate Pride Month, I want to share The Trevor Project's Lifeline, a free and confidential crisis support service for LGBTQ+ youth. They are more likely to struggle with mental health issues and thoughts of self-harm than their non-LGBTQ+ peers, but they don't have to go through anything alone. The Trevor Project can help. Share the love! 🫶🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

LGBTQ+ youth deserve to feel safe and protected, so this Pride month, I'm speaking out against the harmful and discredited practice of conversion therapy. If you've never heard of it, check out this blog post to learn more, and find out how you can help.

I've recently been learning a little bit more about how our local government works. One thing that struck me is just how much our local government's services impact our day-to-day lives! All of this is so close to home, and unlike D.C. politics that seem so distant, we can make a real difference by getting involved in our community and by voting in local elections. Check out this resource and blog post to learn more!

🙌 I just got out of 10 on this fun Black History Month quiz from Red Wine and Blue. Think you could match or top that? Try it out!

I recently learned some great information about news literacy. I really want to be able to trust my news sources and know that I am only sharing accurate information, so I loved these tips on how to check for credibility. There's a short video here that explains each tip — check it out!

It's getting harder and harder to tell what is real and what is factual anymore, but I believe it's important that we try! I just learned these tips on how to tell if a news source is credible, and I think everyone should give it a watch!