It’s Not Up for Debate: Candidates Need to Talk About Kids
When someone asks me what I think about the 2020 presidential race, here’s my answer: we’re not hearing enough about kids!
When someone asks me what I think about the 2020 presidential race, here’s my answer: we’re not hearing enough about kids!
Ahead of the midterm elections in November, we spoke with Save the Children Action Network’s Mobilization Director, Diana Onken, to learn more about the issues at risk for children and get her take on why voting makes a difference.
Every vote counts when it comes to issues that impact children. That’s why six Save the Children Action Network volunteers and advocates from around the country contributed to a blog series about why it is important to vote in their state.
There are more than 1 million children under the age of 18 in Tennessee, and it is our job to be their political voice. Change is made by those who show up and vote, so here are my top three reasons for making it a priority to vote!
With the midterm elections right around the corner, the topic on the forefront of most people’s minds seems to be – why vote? I believe it is our duty as adults is to protect children and provide them with what they need to thrive.
Iowa’s public-school system has been among the best in the country, but as of 2018, it ranks 28th in Pre-K quality and 33rd in college readiness. We need to do more to ensure our students have a quality education and access to a bright future.
If we are going to assure equitable access to early learning here in Washington State, we have to vote for politicians who are committed to the idea that our future lies in our children, and who will help create the best education opportunities for them. Let’s be a voice for kids!
This year, it’s critical that voters across Colorado vote for leaders who will prioritize our kids. In case you’re on the fence, here are three reasons why you should vote in the midterm election.
During this 2018 election season, education has been a critical issue that South Carolina candidates are promising to address. That is exactly why we must vote this November! We have to hold our elected leaders accountable to their promises for kids.