Few changes bode worse for American democracy than the troubling nationwide youth vote decline
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.
Film Reveals Drama Behind Local Kenyan Student Elections
Documentary ‘A Goat for a Vote’ follows candidates as they vie to win Kenyan student elections
NAACP Youth Pushing Black Lives Matter Policies
National push seeking to put Black Lives Matter movement at forefront of NAACP activism gains steam
Court Orders Pro-Democracy Thai Students Released
Coup leaders stunned as court orders the release of jailed Thai students who called for democracy
Queens Youth Taking Action to Drive Political Change
Community re-engaging with political establishment thanks to dedication of Queens youth activists
On the Republican Youth Voter Turnout Effort
Jeb Bush among primary candidates seeking to galvanize elusive Republican youth voter turnout
Youth Debate Rages Over American Socialist Future
Financial crisis and rise of inequality draws debate over relevance of modern American socialists
Liberal San Francisco Mulls 16-Year-Olds Voting
Bold pro-youth proposal seeks to give San Francisco 16-year-olds voting rights for local elections
Next Generation of Civil Rights Groups Backs Net Neutrality
These civil rights leaders have developed a network of organizations to fight for net neutrality
How American Millennial Voters Are Changing Elections
Tired generation of American Millennial voters set to change national priorities, but to what end?