Weekly Update: 11/17/13

This week was another critical juncture for the future of FLHSD. As we continue to create infrastructure and structures to mobilize High School Democrats in Florida, we’re doubling down on building our capacity to get our message out. Specifically: We invested in the creation of Twitter accounts for every chapter in the state, allowing our message … Continue reading →

Weekly Update: 11/10/13

This was an especially strong week for FLHSD. Not only did we meet goals set, but we exceeded them with tremendous efficiency and passion. We Chartered our 18th chapter this week, representing a 33% increase since August and inches us close to our goal of doubling our size. Rick Kriseman, who’s campaign we specifically worked … Continue reading →

Weekly Update: 10/27/13

This week was a very profound one for us. This is what we got done: – We completed our yearly census – We began our Affordable Care Act awareness push – We sent a sizable delegation to the Florida Democratic Party Convention in Orlando Stay tuned for our October monthly update! Regards, FLHSD

The Push for ACA Awareness

As the new healthcare law rolled out on October 1st, many Americans were left wondering what the Affordable Care Act actually entailed. And, of course, how they could sign up and enroll for the affordable rates provided by the public health care exchange. So, with all the confusion, us here at FLHSD are committed to … Continue reading →

Weekly Update: 10/20/13

Another good week to put in our column, here’s what we got done: – We were personally thanked by newly elected State Representative Amanda Murphy, for helping her campaign pull out a close win – We are are in the final steps of the 2013 FLHSD Census – We filled the position of Southern Regional … Continue reading →

Weekly Update: 10/13/13

This week was a spectacular one for us. Here’s the things we got done: – We expanded our social media presence through our first Ad campaign – Started the FLHSD membership census Regards, FLHSD

Weekly Update: 10/6/13

This week was really exciting for us. Here are the things we got accomplished: – We filled 7 State Administration positions – Registered 137 new voters – Made 250 calls phonebanking for Amanda Murphy for State Representative. Regards, FLHSD

#DontDoubleMyRate

#DontDoubleMyRate

We’re excited to work with other High School Democrats across America for the #DontDoubleMyRate initiative. Join us in calling members of congress at http://tinyurl.com/dontdouble . It only takes a few minutes and the impact is huge.

Tampa student takes on statewide education funding

Have you heard of Julia Jansen? We hope you have by now: her online petition for education funding is quickly picking up speed. After attending the Hillsborough County School Board Student Forum, in which high-school students’ opinions were heard, it came to Julia’s attention that Florida’s lack of funding for education comes from our very … Continue reading →