Democracy House

Time is running out to apply to YLSI with priority consideration! ⏳ The priority deadline is Sunday, March 23 at 11:59pm ET - meaning you still have just about 5 days, including the full weekend, to get that application in. 💥 The final deadline to apply is May 4th at 11:59pm ET. Don't wait - apply today! https://lnkd.in/gSR5BZEc

Calling all members of the Rutgers community! As part of the 2025 Young Leaders Civic Action Program, Milena and her team have launched the Latinx Pre-Law Society (LPLS) Pre-Law Fund. Scholarships from this fund will provide direct support to Rutgers students from marginalized communities or those facing financial hardship, reducing barriers such as such as LSAT prep costs and law school application fees. You can learn more, support, and follow their campaign’s progress at bit.ly/LPLSfund, or on Instagram at @rulatinxprelaw. Or, share and spread the word! Keep up the great work, YLCAP 2025 Fellows!

Thinking about joining YLSI this summer? Our alumni have your answer: "Just do it!" 💫 When our 2025 YLCAP cohort gathered to kick off the program in January, many shared how their leadership journeys were taken to new heights by completing the Young Leaders Summer Institute (YLSI) in years prior. With YLSI's free and flexible programming, Fellows log on from all over the country (and world!) and build leadership skills with just 3-5 hours per week. We are consistently inspired by the passionate community of young leaders in the Democracy House network - and in 2025, YOU can join them by applying for YLSI! The priority deadline is coming up (March 23, THIS ‼️ Sunday)! Learn more about YLSI at https://lnkd.in/gSR5BZEc - and if you're thinking about applying, JUST DO IT!

On this day sixty years ago, hundreds of civil rights activists marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL to advocate for Black Americans' right to vote. What happened that day sparked action for civil rights across the nation, paving the way for the Voting Rights Act to be passed later that year. Today, we honor the courageous actions of those marchers, and recognize the continued work ahead of us as a community to defend, strengthen, and improve democracy.

Join YLSI this summer, and see for yourself why our alumni have such great things to say! Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gSR5BZEc - be sure to apply by March 23 for priority consideration.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Take your leadership to the next level this summer with the Democracy House Young Leaders Summer Institute! ☀️ We are excited to share that applications for YLSI 2025 are OPEN! Learn about democracy and hone your leadership skills in this free, nonpartisan, and virtual institute. You'll build community with fellows across the country and join a growing community of over 200 alumni passionate about strengthening democracy! The priority deadline to apply is Sunday, March 23. Learn more and apply at the 🔗 in our bio!

It's hard to believe that YLSI will enter its third year in 2025 - let's hear from a few 2024 Fellows about their experiences with the program! Learn more about Democracy House's leadership programs, including the Young Leaders Summer Institute: https://lnkd.in/eMfuaYMw

Our leadership programs have been growing and evolving since 2023, and we can't wait to reach more young leaders in 2025 and beyond 💫

Earlier this month, the Young Leaders Civic Action Program kicked off with an in-person leadership training for the full cohort. During that time, they designed campaigns to strengthen democracy and set the foundation for action. Over the course of the semester, they'll be supported by their coaches and each other to make it all happen! 🤩

January Training: ✅ We are thrilled to introduce the 2025 Young Leaders Civic Action Program cohort! To kick things off, Fellows gathered in Austin, TX for a multi-day training in partnership with the Wild Project to build their leadership skills and develop their civic action projects. Stay tuned for more highlights from the training and program coming in the next few weeks!