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Close Up Washington
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Nonprofit, nonpartisan civic education organization informing, inspiring, and empowering young citizens since 1971.
- Did you know the US is facing a poll worker shortage? Today is #NationalPollWorkerRecruitmentDay w/ the goal of recruiting more workers to help this fall. Check out the link below for the requirements in your state – in many states you can be under 18! bit.ly/3hRvbdu
- We celebrated the launch of @ASP Homeroom w/ @chrisevans, @MarkKassen + students who have been piloting the resources! Students gave feedback, asked questions and had the chance to meet w/ Members of Congress. We’re excited for you to explore Homeroom at homeroom.astartingpoint.com!
- We're thrilled to be partnering with @ASP, @chrisevans, @MarkKassen, and @joekiani for this exciting virtual event on 1/19. Register today at astartingpoint.com to join us!Join @ASP + @Closeup_DC for a LIVE Q&A featuring @ChrisEvans, @MarkKassen, @joekiani with special guest lawmakers. Register for the event by creating a free ASP account now: astartingpoint.com
astartingpoint.comA Starting PointA Starting Point is a civic engagement video-based app that helps voters better understand the issues of the day. - Close Up is so excited to partner with @ASP! #AStartingPoint #CivicEducation @ChrisEvans @MarkKassen @JoeKiani @stephaniemehta
- #ASPChat will be releasing another interview at 6pm(ET)! Featuring a question from Dariana, Close Up student from CA, @ChrisEvans+@MarkKassen will be talking w/ @RepKarenBass. Don't miss out >>astartingpoint.com. And for updates on Close Up/@ASP go to closeup.org/a-starting-poi…
- Night #3 of the #DNC – Make sure to check out the new #ASPchat before tuning in! >>>astartingpoint.com<<< @RepRoKhanna will answer a featured question from California Close Up student, Bryce L. #CivicEd #Politics #2020Election #Education
- Tonight at 6PM (ET) Close Up + @ASP are kicking off the #RepublicanNationalConvention w/ a brand new #ASPchat! Tune in to hear @RepDustyJohnson answer a featured question from Makayla H., Close Up student from Michigan. >>> astartingpoint.com #RNC #CivicEd #2020Election
- Check out astartingpoint.com to see @RepKarenBass' #ASPChat interview and her response to Dariana’s question!
00:00 - Close Up + @ASP wrap up the final night of the #DemConvention w/ an #ASPchat interviewing @RepAdams. Tonight's featured question will be from Allie C., Close Up student from North Carolina! Head over to astartingpoint.com at 6PM(EST) and check it out! #DNC #Civics #Education
- Close Up students who will be #voting for the first time in the upcoming #election were featured on @MTV's 'Vote for your Lifestream' earlier today as part of #voteearlyday! #FirstVote #Vote #2020Election #YouthVoice youtu.be/D4JqpNy-yPk via @YouTube
- What a fantastic live event between @CloseUp_DC & @ASP, with @MiaCharity taking amazing questions from @pgcps students for @SenatorTimScott, @ChrisVanHollen, @ChrisEvans, @MarkKassen & @JoeKiani!Yesterday was @ASP & @CloseUp_DC's first live event of 2022! It featured Senators @ChrisVanHollen & @SenatorTimScott, ASP's own @chrisevans, @MarkKassen, @JoeKiani, & students from Prince George’s County, MD. Watch now & sign up for a free account today 👉 astartingpoint.com
00:00 - Tonight's #ASPChat question comes from Bryce L., Close Up student from California. "How can elected leaders unite America again?" Check it out and see what @RepRoKhanna has to say! astartingpoint.com @ASP #CivicEd #2020Election #DemConvention
00:00 - Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) met with 90+ students from his home state this week, speaking on a variety of topics from what it was like running for president to how his father's journey from Cuba inspires his work in Congress! @SenTedCruz #CloseUpDC #HillDay
