LCYD is the official youth arm of the Licking County Democrats.
President: Benjamin Jenkins
Visit our website:
https://LickingCountyYoungDemocrats.org
➜ 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! 😊
➜ 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! 😊
Check out our website for upcoming events - you won’t want to miss them! 🎉
Check out our website for upcoming events - you won’t want to miss them! 🎉
⤑ 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.?
⤑ 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.?
⤑ 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.
⤑ 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.
⤑ 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)
⤑ 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)
⤑ 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)
⤑ 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)
⤑ 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)
⤑ 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)
⤑ 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?
⤑ 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?
⤑ 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)
⤑ 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)
⤑ 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.
⤑ 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.
⤑ 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.
⤑ 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.
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!
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!
⤑ 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?
⤑ 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?
⤑ 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.
⤑ 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.
⤑ 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)
⤑ 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)
⤑ 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
⤑ 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
⤑ 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?
⤑ 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?
⤑ 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)
⤑ 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)
⤑ 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.
⤑ 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.
⤑ 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)
⤑ 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)
⤑ 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.
⤑ 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.
⤑ 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:
⤑ 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:
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✎╰ This story shows how empathy and understanding, not aggression and apathy, can lead to real change and progress! ⚖️💬
➤ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... 📰
✎╰ This story shows how empathy and understanding, not aggression and apathy, can lead to real change and progress! ⚖️💬
⤑ 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?
⤑ 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?
⤑ 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?
⤑ 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?