New Republican voter restriction bills are an attempt to suppress an increasingly diverse electorate powered by the youth generation.
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.
How A Congressional Voting Bill Would Impact Higher Ed
If Congress passes the Democratic-led For the People Act voting rights bill, college students across America will almost certainly be affected.
Maine Expands Student Voter ID Options
Maine has expanded students’ voter ID options. The new bill allows student ID as a valid form of identification when registering to vote.
Univ. Of Virginia Launches Karsh Institute Of Democracy
Univ. of Virginia has launched the Karsh Institute Of Democracy. This recognizes the efforts of Bruce and Martha Karsh for democracy.
Oregon Passes Bill Requiring High School Civics
On Monday, the Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill requiring high school students to take a semester of civics.
The 2020 Election Was a Breakthrough Moment For Young Voters
2020 was a watershed moment for the youngest American voters. Data from the election shows that young voters are reshaping US politics.
Florida Universities Change IDs To Help Students Vote
A white stripe on a student’s ID for the student’s name could make that student’s ID serve as voter ID, thanks to two FSU students.
Inside The Ranked Voting Movement On College Campuses
A number of colleges and universities around the country are implementing Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in their student elections.
Podcast: Public Schools, Not Government Schools
Our guest this week argues that, much like democracy itself, public education is an ideal that we’ve never quite lived up to.
Should Teens Be Allowed To Work As Poll Workers?
A4906 is a bill that would enable New Jersey teens between the ages of 16 and 18 to get more engaged in politics serving as poll workers