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We're not just a chapter, we're a movement!

LCYD is the official youth arm of the Licking County Democrats.
President: Benjamin Jenkins

Visit our website:
https://LickingCountyYoungDemocrats.org
✧. 𝗟𝗖𝗬𝗗 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄! 💙*

➜ Join us for our Licking County Young Dems Meeting tomorrow, September 2nd! Everyone is welcome, regardless of age; we'd love to see you there! This month, we're doing it potluck style, so please bring a dish if you can! 😊
September 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
✧. Yesterday’s Young Dems Summer Fun Event was an absolute blast! From the perfect weather to a giant waterslide to a fun water gun battle, we made the most of summer. Thank you all so much for coming! ☀️*

Check out our website for upcoming events - you won’t want to miss them! 🎉
September 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
✧.* Happy Sunday!
⤑ Welcome back to Civil Sparks!

❔ Today’s Question:
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗖?
╰ Residents of Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico pay taxes, serve in the military, and contribute to our democracy - yet lack full congressional rep.?
August 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
✧.* Happy Saturday!
⤑ Welcome back to Civil Sparks, brought to you by the Licking County Young Democrats!

❔ Today’s Question:
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁?

╰ Some reform advocates argue that adding justices could help restore ideological balance and counteract partisan appointments.
August 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
✧.* Happy Friday!
⤑ Welcome back to Civil Sparks!

❔ Today’s Question:
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲?
╰ Some states restore voting rights after incarceration, others don't. Advocates say voting is a fundamental right that shouldn’t be stripped away.
August 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
✧.* 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 🎤
⤑ A progressive history series from the Licking County Young Democrats - honoring those who speak truth to power, no matter how long it takes.

📅 On this day in history, August 29, 1957:
What was the 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱
( A THREAD)
August 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
✧.* Happy Thursday!
⤑ Welcome back to Civil Sparks!

❔ Today’s Question:
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟯𝟴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆?
╰ Right now, 13 states can block any amendment, even if most Americans support it. Would lowering it make the Constitution more adaptable?
August 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
✧.* 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝟭𝟬𝟭: 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 🗳️
⤑ From the Licking County Young Democrats – because democracy isn’t magic, it’s maintenance.
📚 Today’s Topic: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁?

(A THREAD)
August 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
✧.* Happy Wednesday!
⤑ Welcome back to Civil Sparks!

❔ Today’s Question:
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆?

╰ With misinformation on the rise and civic trust declining, some argue it’s time to make civics and media literacy core parts of every student’s education
August 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
✧.* 𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪? 🧠
⤑ A civic trivia series brought to you by the Licking County Young Democrats - uncovering the roots of progress.

❓ Did you know the Social Security Act was signed into law by a Democratic president?

(A THREAD)
August 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
✧.* Happy Tuesday!
⤑ Welcome back to Civil Sparks!

❔ Today’s Question:
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀?
╰ Unlike lower courts, the Supreme Court currently operates without a binding code of ethics. Would creating one help restore public trust?
August 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
✧.* 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗬 𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛-𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬! 🔍*
⤑ Brought to you by the Licking County Young Democrats – setting the record straight one myth at a time.

❌ MYTH: “𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲.”

(A THREAD)
August 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
✧. ACTION ALERT! 🔔*
⤑ Brought to you by the Licking County Young Democrats; your go-to team for civic engagement, local action, and progressive change.

🗓️ Upcoming Events & Opportunities to Take Action:

**( CHECK LAST WEEKS MONDAY POST )**
Licking County Young Democrats - Summer Fun Event
🚨 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 - 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 ☀️ The Licking County Young Dems are growing - and you’re invited! 🎉 - 💵 $𝟱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 (funds go to pizza and supplies, with extras going to our chapter!) - 🌊 Water Slide - 🍕 Pizza - 🎶 Music - 😄 Fun People 📅 August 30th, 2025! Come hang out, make friends, and be part of the movement. 💙
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August 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
✧.* Happy Monday!
⤑ Welcome back to Civil Sparks!

❔ Today’s Question:
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗸𝗧𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?
╰ With growing concerns about data privacy, misinformation, and foreign influence, some lawmakers are calling for more oversight.
August 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
✧.* Happy Sunday!
⤑ Welcome back to Civil Sparks!
❔ Should artificial intelligence be used to help make policy decisions?
╰ Some believe AI could eliminate bias, analyze data faster, and improve outcomes. Others warn that it lacks human judgment, transparency, and democratic accountability.
August 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
✧.* 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸! 📄 ✨

Check out our Licking County Young Democrats Substack:
🔗 ohiolcyd.substack.com/p/my-thought...

📝 Today's post comes from our Benjamin Jenkins, who shares their thoughts on the NYC Mayoral Race - and why it matters not just for New York City, but for the Democratic Party!
August 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
✧.* Happy Saturday!
⤑ Welcome back to Civil Sparks!

❔ Should internet access be treated as a public utility?
╰ In today’s world, access to the internet can determine someone’s ability to learn, work, and connect. Should broadband be guaranteed like water and electricity?
August 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
✧.* Happy Friday!
⤑ Welcome back to Civil Sparks!

❔ Should former presidents be immune from criminal prosecution?
╰ Some argue that charging former leaders undermines stability and sets a dangerous precedent - others say accountability should apply to everyone, no matter how powerful.
August 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
✧.* 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 🎙️
⤑ A progressive history series from the Licking County Young Democrats - honoring the truth-tellers and justice-seekers who shaped our democracy.

📅 On this day, August 22nd, 1964:
𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿 electrified the Democratic National Convention with her testimony!

(A THREAD)
August 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
✧.* 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝟭𝟬𝟭: 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 🗳️
⤑ From the Licking County Young Democrats because political power doesn’t just live in Washington.

📚 Today’s Topic: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘁
August 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
✧.* Happy Thursday!
⤑ Welcome back to Civil Sparks!

❔ Should climate change denial be considered a disqualifier for public office?
╰ With the climate crisis accelerating, should elected leaders be required to acknowledge scientific consensus?
August 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
✧.* 𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪? 🧠
⤑ A civic trivia series brought to you by the Licking County Young Democrats - celebrating the stories that shaped our movement.

❓ Did you know that the first woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress was a Democrat?

(A THREAD)
August 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
✧.* Happy Wednesday!
⤑ Welcome back to Civil Sparks!

❔ Should the U.S. adopt a national gun registry?
╰ Supporters argue it could improve accountability, assist law enforcement, and reduce gun violence. Opponents raise concerns about privacy and government overreach.
August 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM
✧.* Happy Tuesday!
⤑ Welcome back to Civil Sparks!

❔ Should the U.S. Supreme Court have a binding code of ethics?
╰ While lower courts have clear ethical guidelines, the highest court in the land doesn’t. With recent controversies drawing attention, is it time to hold justices to stricter standards
August 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
✧.* 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗬 𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛-𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬! 🔍*
⤑ Presented by the Licking County Young Democrats because truth is power, and facts are freedom.

❌ MYTH: “𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴.”

✅ FACT CHECK:
This myth is not only false - it’s deeply harmful.

(A THREAD)
August 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM