A meme-sharing group of progressive, young politicos is charting new ways to fuse politics with pop culture.
Henry started the chat, called Elder Youths, last year.
Most of the Elder Youths (aside from Jones) descended on DC last weekend.
Photos: Courtesy of Annie Wu Henry
(Besides a necklace from Greens Jewelers in Roxboro, North Carolinaher hometownher jewelry was from David Yurman.)
Henry, meanwhile, sported two Andrew Kwon designs and a vintage Chanel bag she bought on The RealReal.
We shout people out.
Photos: Courtesy of Annie Wu Henry
Its a space to privately be each others cheerleaders.
Henry grew up in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and ranJohn Fettermans TikTok account during his 2022 campaign for senate.
We talk about politics and event ideas.
Apples reply feature is a godsend.
I take charge to double-check we dont over-order, Henry says.
Gun safety is a cornerstone issue for all members of Elder Youth.
I was like, Will you come?
And he was like, Ill be there, she says.
Annie was there for that [rally] as well.
Maxwell came for my Young Democrats of North Carolina convention, she says.
Its one of the best support systems Ive got in this job.
Maxwell, of course, rescued the whole thing, Wolf, 35, says.
Like the others in the group chat, he believes in the value and importance of representation.
Having people like us in these spaces is critical.
It is just about getting something done for our people.
And I think thats the cool partand the part that keeps me sane.
