Local progress, National change
The Alliance for Youth Action serves as a catalyst for change, a steward of collective hope, and a future shaped by the collective pursuit of liberation. Our work is anchored in five core issue areas: abortion access and reproductive justice, climate and environmental justice, housing, reimagining public safety, and voting rights. These priorities reflect our Network’s shared commitment to building power and addressing young people’s needs and concerns. This shared platform also allows us to organize nationally while remaining deeply connected to local leadership and community-driven solutions. We recognize that the pursuit of justice extends beyond any single issue.
Alongside our core agenda, the Alliance and our Network are committed to advancing Black liberation, honoring Tribal sovereignty, defending immigrant rights, advocating for equity and justice for LGBTQIA+ communities, and addressing the evolving needs of the local communities we serve.
Climate Crisis & Environment
The climate crisis is one of society’s most urgent challenges, disproportionately impacting communities of color. We stand together fighting the climate crisis and ensuring environmental justice. We will continue to advocate for policies that promote public power, energy democracy, local green economies, and environmental justice.
Housing Affordability & Rights
Economic justice and housing stability are essential components of a just and equitable society. We will continue to advocate for policies that implement and broaden rent control, provide tenants with the right to counsel, fight gentrification, and invest in affordable housing.
Reimagining Public Safety & Divestment
Safe and thriving communities are ones that divest from police budgets and focus on preventive measures, such as investments in education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. We know that policing and criminalization have not made our communities safer and that alternative public safety models are necessary to create the kind of communities where young people can thrive.
Reproductive Justice & Rights
We believe that access to reproductive care is essential for individuals to exercise their bodily autonomy and make decisions about their own futures and lives. We will continue to advocate for policies that promote reproductive justice and healthcare for all.
Voting Rights
The climate crisis is one of our society’s most urgent challenges, disproportionately impacting communities of color. We stand together in fighting the climate crisis and promoting environmental justice. We will continue to advocate for policies that promote public power, energy democracy, affordable housing, local green economies, and environmental justice.