“The world is waking up and change is coming, whether you like it or not,” said Greta Thunberg, 16, in her impassioned speech to the UN.

 

In August 2018, Greta sat alone, striking outside the Swedish Parliament. Last weekend, the movement she began galvanized 4 million people for the largest climate demonstration in history.

 

The UN took notice. Countries are promising action. And yes, there is still lots of work to be done about our climate crisis, but the message is clear: It just takes one person doing something small that could make all the difference in the world.

 

It’s the reason I’m so inspired not just by Greta, but by DoSomething members like you who do both small and large things to transform your communities every single day. Here’s another chance: It’s National Voter Registration Day. Take 2 minutes and register to vote at your current address. It could make all the difference.

 

Let’s Do This,
Ben, Editor-in-chief

September 24 Is National Voter Registration Day!

DoSomething members powered historic youth voter turnout for the midterms. Starting today, The Youth Wave descends upon 2020.

 

“Gen Z won't be silenced,” says Abigail, 21, who’s one of the 118,706 members who registered to vote through DoSomething. “We are fighting for a democracy that reflects us and our values. We are voting for the change we want to see in this world.”

 

Youth voting increased a historic 47% from 2014 to 2018. Now for 2020, a presidential year, young people are set to literally decide the election. This National Voter Registration Day, ask yourself:

 

• Will you be a first-time voter in 2020? Congratulations! Take 2 minutes and register to vote.

 

• Not sure if you’re registered? Take 2 minutes and check your status. Better safe than sorry, right?

 

• Have you moved recently? Take 2 minutes and register at your current address.

 

• Already registered? Share this registration link to get friends registered.

He hung a poster of Botany Boy (a STEM superhero created by Corbyn, a DoSomething member) to inspire local students. Check out some incredible STEM superheroes and learn how you can (super)empower students near you.

 

• DoSomething was at the NYC climate strikes... feeling hopeful and inspired by the incredible youth activism we saw.

 

• He has 1.5 BILLION views on YouTube… and now Silentó (best known for “Whip / Nae Nae”) is making a new dance video with DoSomething!! #WatchMe

 

• Watch this video from the DoSomething impactathon… where members dialed up game-changing ideas to make the internet safer.

 

• NBD, just presidential candidates x DoSomething... at MSNBC’s Climate Forum.

 

• Why cancel out bullying… when you could BOOT out bullying like DoSomething member Sofie, 17?

 

• The writing’s (literally) on the wall… with tons of good vibes, thanks to this Cancel Bullying mural colored by students during High School Nation’s Lunch Series.

 

• A star is born… and she’s our campaign manager Sahara, who rocked this interview about networking.

 

• The good news is… Colt, which makes the AR-15 rifle, will stop selling the gun to consumers.

We Asked, You Answered

 

Last week, we asked you to brag about amazing stuff you’re doing, and you did not disappoint. Here are some of our favorite answers from DoSomething members. (And submit yours here!)

“I was on the Youth Rally Planning Committee for the youth R.I.S.E. rally for gun violence prevention and we had a successful turnout on September 14th.” - Niasia, 16, Massachusetts

 

“Supported and joined the Walk of Hope, a march on our campus for Suicide Prevention Week/Month! Also started volunteering at Hope Committee, an organization that supports and educates people with mental health.” - Noah, 19, New York

“I created a Facebook page called Pretty in Peace to encourage women to uplift one another instead of tearing each other down.” - Raven, 22, Kentucky

“I've became a junior Firefighter!!” - Angel, 17, Mississippi

“My group won a robotics hackathon competition.” - Sarah, 15, Kenya

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