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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: Baby Boomers And American Gerontocracy

May 23, 2022 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

Older and younger voters are increasingly at odds: Republicans as a whole skew gray-haired, and within the Democratis, the left-leaning youth vote.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

Youth Suffrage Proposal Rejected By Voters In Zurich

May 17, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Youth Suffrage Proposal Rejected By Voters In Zurich

Proponents of the right to vote for youth as young as 16 in Switzerland suffered another setback following a vote in canton Zurich.

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

Adolescents In The US Are Becoming More Politically Polarized

May 6, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Adolescents In The US Are Becoming More Politically Polarized

In contrast to the findings of the 1960s an update to the socialization literature shows adolescents today are just as polarized as adults.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Science, Youth Voting Rights

Polling Places Coming To New York College Campuses

April 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Polling Places Coming To New York College Campuses

New York State has passed new law mandating polling places on campuses with 300+ students or at nearby site proposed by the college.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: New York City and State Elections, Youth Voting Rights

EU Parliament Elects Youngest Ever President

January 21, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

EU Parliament Elects Youngest Ever President

The EU has chosen the youngest President in its history. Because the new leader is a woman, it is a significant triumph for democracy.

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

Combating College Voter Suppression

December 11, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Combating College Voter Suppression

Significant barriers and inconvenient aspects of voter registration and voting at college prevent students from going to the polls.

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

Young Are Raising Alarms About The State Of Democracy

December 6, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Young Are Raising Alarms About The State Of Democracy

A new study issued this week shows that most young Americans are concerned about the state of democracy in the United States.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Education, Youth Voting Rights

Teaching the 26th Amendment With The New York Times

September 15, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Teaching the 26th Amendment With The New York Times

Learners can now study the history and meaning of the expansion of voting rights to citizens 18 to 20 through a new teaching resource.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Education, Election History, Election Science, Youth Voting Rights

Should Parents’ Votes Count More?

July 27, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Should Parents' Votes Count More?

GOP candidate for Ohio Senate seat, J. D. Vance, argues that America’s childless left is why parents should have more voting power.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Youth Voting Rights

Youth Activists Turn Energy To 2021 Redistricting

July 17, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Youth Activists Turn Energy To 2021 Redistricting

Students are outlining how redistricting will impact future generations and are highlighting the need of having their opinions heard.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Redistricting, Youth Voting Rights

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