Activate!

We are the future and we have to start acting like it.  Not only do we have to get to the polls on Election Day, we have to start talking about the issues we care about and trying to make a difference.  We are students.  We are consumers.  We are employees.  We get sick.  What we think and do matters.  Unfortunately, many people in our generation don’t care or don’t think that we count.

Let me tell you though, last year is proof that when we put our minds to something—we get the job done.  Young people came out in droves last year and worked for changed.  It paid off and we helped elect Barack Obama.

We can start right here.  Express your views.  Talk about health care, college affordability, or getting out of school and finding a job.  Dan Seals cares what we think and is a strong advocate for getting everyone involved in the political and legislative process.


There is also a great group out there called SAVE advocating for issues we all care about.  The Student Association for Voter Empowerment (SAVE) is a national non-profit organization founded and run by young people. At SAVE, they work to bring young Americans into the political process by breaking down barriers to electoral participation and encouraging youth-led policy solutions.  In less than two years since their inception, they have expanded from a small group of six committed college students to a network exceeding 10,000 members with over 30 college chapters in 15 different states.

Have your voice heard, continue the movement: http://www.savevoting.org/chapters/start-a-chapter.  Get involved with Students for Seals and join the conversation!

Marcus C.
Loyola Academy
Students for Seals, Intern