Many student organizations in modern civil rights movement feel shut out from national discussion as movement struggles to include youth in action
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.
Philippine Boxer Pacquiao Too Young to Run for Elections
Presidential run for Philippine boxer Pacquiao too young to run until he turns forty years old
Evidence Mounts of Republican Weakness With Youth
Worries of Republican weakness with youth spurs refocus on issues reflected in new developments
Ohio Law Threatens Student Voter Registration
New proposal would limit ability of universities to assist student voter registration
NJ Gov in Call for Students to Join Government
ex-Governor of New Jersey call for students to join government and run for elections in college
Should Voting Age be Reduced to Sixteen?
One small Maryland town to decide will voting age be reduced to permit sixteen year-olds to vote in elections
An American Student Fights for World Democracy
Struggles in US and Arab Spring praised by high school student who fights for world democracy
How Pakistan’s Youth Impact Election Results
Role growing as Pakistan’s youth impact elections reflecting reawakening despite growing violence
Alabama Children’s Crusade Remembered
Thousands of students re-enact Alabama Children’s Crusade of the Civil Rights Era to end segregation, bringing memories to population of Birmingham
Pakistan Politician Imran Khan Creates Youth Power
Cricket superstar and first time politician Imran Khan creates youth power using wide popularity