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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
✧.* 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
✧.* 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
✧.* 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
✧.* 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
✧.* 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
✧.* Happy Monday!
⤑ Welcome back to Civil Sparks!

❔ Should members of Congress have term limits?
╰ Supporters say term limits prevent career politicians and bring in new ideas. Critics argue that elections already serve this purpose, and term limits might weaken experience and long-term vision.
August 18, 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:
August 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
✧.* Please take a look at this story by the Guardian about Baltimore, its record low crime rate, and how it was achieved! 🚨

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... 📰

✎╰ This story shows how empathy and understanding, not aggression and apathy, can lead to real change and progress! ⚖️💬
August 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
✧.* Happy Sunday!
⤑ Welcome to Civil Sparks!

❔ Today’s Question:
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲?
╰ Would it encourage a more informed electorate - or risk being used to suppress voter access? Who decides what's “basic” knowledge?
August 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
✧.* Happy Saturday!
⤑ Welcome to Civil Sparks!

❔ Today’s Question:
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀?
╰ Digital transactions are fast and convenient, but does moving away from cash risk excluding vulnerable communities or compromising privacy? What’s the right balance?
August 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM