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Official Twitter for the @YoungDems Disability Caucus. Disability Justice is Liberation. #CripTheVote. Chair: Leslie Templeton (@Somesaylezzels).

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Joined November 2015
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Are you disabled? Under the age of 36? A democrat? Interested in getting involved in advocacy, policy, organizing, and activism? Then join the Young Democrats Disability Caucus today! (Link in bio) #CripTheVote
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Young Democrats Disability Caucus retweeted
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and this year's theme is "Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress". But what does a disability inclusive society actually look like? We think it means a world where all disabled people have affordable housing, access to healthcare, fair wages, and the ability to experience community, joy, love, and friendships in a society that values disabled people and their contributions. This is the world we fight for every day at AAPD, and we hope you will join us. #IDPWD #IDPWD2025 ID: White text on a background that is a gradient which fades from light blue to dark blue. They all say "disabled people deserve"... They are: fair pay, marriage equality, affordable healthcare, and to live full lives
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Excited for another 2 years with our Chair! We have an amazing Eboard and get ready for great opportunities and ways to get involved that will be coming out of our caucus!
Replying to @MAYoungDems
Congratulations to our YDA Disability Caucus Chair @Somesaylezzels
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Young Democrats Disability Caucus retweeted
That's my bestie!!! That's the queen herself
Replying to @MAYoungDems
Congratulations to our YDA Disability Caucus Chair @Somesaylezzels
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Young Democrats Disability Caucus retweeted
Congratulations to our YDA Disability Caucus Chair @Somesaylezzels
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To our members: Today is hard. We are mourning together. We will fight for you. We will survive and fight this together. You matter, you are loved, and you are valued.
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Letting disabled people die can cost you elections *hint hint* 🤭🤭
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Young Democrats Disability Caucus retweeted
Medicaid cuts are an immediate threat to millions, stripping over 13M of health coverage and devastating access to care, jobs, & services. Disabled Americans will be hit hardest. Your voice has the power to effect change! Contact your representatives, share your story, and make it clear: NO CUTS TO MEDICAID 🛑 aapd.quorum.us/campaign/1252… Image description in alt-text and comments.
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Young Democrats Disability Caucus retweeted
House GOP when it’s time to cut Medicaid and destroy our healthcare system
As I asked my House Republican colleagues at 3:00 am — why did they schedule a hearing on their reckless budget bill in the dead of the night? Because they can’t defend it.
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Our chair, @Somesaylezzels, was invited along with other young organizers to talk to @EdMarkey tonight. They discussed protecting Medicaid & Social Security from cuts, attacks on trans & disabled people, & that we should prioritize healthcare over billionaires! 1/2
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We are incredibly grateful to @SenMarkey and his commitment to protecting our community and the people! Cutting healthcare just to fund tax breaks for billionaires would be inhumane, thank you for speaking out!
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Nancy Mace is the worst thing to happen to South Carolina since Tillman’s white supremacist constitutional convention, if not literally committing treason to avoid paying workers for labor. Total hypocrite trash.
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Replying to @ydadisability
And from the resident South Carolinian: I hope your tea is unsweetened, a hurricane levels your house, that ALL the voodoo spirits haunt your ass, and you lose the governorship so bad you go into hiding. Lose The Ring, Nancy.
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Vote against my rights? Don't get an opinion 💅🏻
Jasmine Crockett has no class.
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Young Democrats Disability Caucus retweeted
The YDA Disability Caucus is raising needed money for their Disabled Democracy Program, a grant-based program to help young disabled Democrats promote accessible politics in their community. Support the disability community and give them some 💸💸! secure.actblue.com/donate/yd…
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Young Democrats Disability Caucus retweeted
Organizermemes gets it! Help support @ydadisability!
The YDA Disability Caucus is raising needed money for their Disabled Democracy Program, a grant-based program to help young disabled Democrats promote accessible politics in their community. Support the disability community and give them some 💸💸! secure.actblue.com/donate/yd…
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Young Democrats Disability Caucus retweeted
Young people are with you, Congressman. Thank you for standing up!
Last night I stood up for those who need Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Democrats will never abandon the fight to make sure every American has a safe, healthy, and financially secure life. #ISaidWhatISaid
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🚨 OPPORTUNITY ALERT! 🚨 The Young Democrats Disability Caucus is launching The Disabled Democracy Project! 🎉 Have an idea focused on disability, civic engagement, democracy, or organizing? We want to help YOU make it happen! 💡✨ 🧵 Read on to learn more! (1/7)
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📍 How does the selection process work? 1️⃣ Submit your proposal 2️⃣ Proposal review by our committee 3️⃣ Initial interview 4️⃣ Finalists present their plan 5️⃣ Selection & implementation begins! Your idea could be next! 🗳️ (6/7)
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📝 How do you apply? It’s easy! Just fill out the Disabled Democracy Project proposal form. 📅 Priority given to applications submitted before April 1st, 2025! 🔗 Apply today: [Insert link] (7/7)
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