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Youth Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles

Find the latest news on youth voting rights in this section. Many policy areas specifically affect youth voting more than others such as education and the voting age. Ensuring youth participation in democracy is critically important for a successful system and the general trend in lower voter turnout for youth is a disaster.

Podcast: Gen Z’s Fight For Democracy

May 18, 2023 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

In his book “Fight”, John Della Volpe argues that Gen Z has not buckled under the weight of the events that shaped them.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Education, Youth Voting Rights

At This Museum Sixth Graders Learn Lessons In Democracy

April 27, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

At This Museum Sixth Graders Learn Lessons In Democracy

At the New-York Historical Society’s democracy program, 21 sixth graders debated weekly tests versus daily homework options.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Education, Election History, Youth Voting Rights

Setbacks Dog Push To Tighten College Campus Voting Laws

April 5, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Setbacks Dog Push To Tighten College Campus Voting Laws

Party officials nationwide are increasing voting barriers for young, mostly Democratic voters, following their surging turnout.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Education, Voter Access, Voter ID, Voter Suppression, Youth Voting Rights

Zimbabwe: Young Voters Register For Elections

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Zimbabwe: Young Voters Register For Elections

Zimbabwe’s merged president and parliamentary elections are five months away. Ongoing registration is giving first-time voters, a chance to pick a leader.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Youth Voting Rights, Zimbabwe

How Young Voters Can Shake Up Nigeria’s Next Election

February 4, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Young Voters Can Shake Up Nigeria’s Next Election

On February 25 Nigerians will choose a successor to Buhari, whose eight years in power have been blighted by steep economic decay.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria, Youth Voting Rights

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

January 26, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

The workshop assisted Girl Scouts in grades K–10 in earning their Democracy Badge through learning activities on democracy.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights, Youth Voting Rights

Oregon Teen’s Activism Could Lead To Lower Voting Age

January 12, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Oregon Bill Easing Definition Of A Qualified Party Passes

A 15-year-old’s political activism could result in Oregon legislators considering giving 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voter Access, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

Swiss Reject Giving Vote To 16-Year-Olds

September 29, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Swiss Reject Giving Vote To 16-Year-Olds

Voters in Swiss canton Bern have given short shrift to a proposal aimed at lowering the legal voting age to persons as young as 16.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Switzerland, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

How Children Can Contribute To Build Better Democracies

September 29, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Children Can Contribute To Build Better Democracies

Children are often left out in discussions on participative democracy. Yet, and interestingly so, can contribute to building democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Education, Election Science, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

The Battle To Save Democracy Starts At The Local Library

September 23, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Battle To Save Democracy Starts At The Local Library

As efforts to ban books…grow, so do attacks on libraries. There’s a reason…extremists keep targeting these crucial civic institutions.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Education, Voter Turnout, Youth Voting Rights

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