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Democracy Chronicles

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.

South Africa’s Student Protests Have Thrived For Decades

by DC Editors - April 9, 2021

South Africa's Student Protests Have Thrived For Decades

Protests for free, fair education shaped South Africa’s history and constitution. The protests persist despite the end of apartheid in 1994.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Education, South Africa, Youth Voting Rights

New Report On Youth Voters And Gaps In Our Democracy

by DC Editors - April 3, 2021

New Report On Youth Voters And Gaps In Our Democracy

The Civics Center has released a new report that examines youth voters in the U.S. and the existing gaps in American democracy.

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

Civics Education Failing to Boost Youth Voting Or Volunteerism

by DC Editors - March 26, 2021

States that have civics education do not always have higher test scores, more youth voting, or more young people volunteering.

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

Why Gen Z Voting Rights Depend On State Legislatures

by DC Editors - March 25, 2021

Gen Z Voting Rights

What is particularly remarkable about the 2020 election turnout is how many more young people came out, in various ways, to make their voices heard.

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

26th Amendment Anniversary, Reminder of Value of Youth Vote

by DC Editors - March 24, 2021

26th Amendment Anniversary, reminder of value of Youth Vote

The 26th Amendment anniversary is a reminder of the value of youth vote. Youth were very involved in advocacy leading to the law.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Civil Rights Era, Election History, Youth Voting Rights

These American Colleges Have The Most Political Lobbying Power

by DC Editors - March 21, 2021

Illinois University

Just one college wins the March Madness showdown, but the higher education was a huge winner in the Democrats’ stimulus package.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Education, Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Youth Voting Rights

New Hampshire Lawmakers Push Limits On College Voters

by DC Editors - March 19, 2021

New Hampshire Lawmakers Push Limits On College Voters

GOP lawmakers in NH aim to restrict student voting, tighten voter ID requirements while blocking early voting, mail balloting.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American State Elections, Early Voting, Voter Access, Voter ID, Youth Voting Rights

Gerontocracy in America: how it is hurting democracy

by DC Editors - March 17, 2021

Gerontocracy in America: how it is hurting democracy

Baby-boomers and the Silent Generation own more than just political power: they own two-thirds of the wealth in the country.

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

Study: Young And Minority Florida Mail Ballots Rejected At Higher Rate

by DC Editors - March 10, 2021

Study: Young And Minority Florida Mail Ballots Rejected At Higher Rate

In Florida’s 2020 presidential election, minority and young voters’ mail ballots were initially rejected at a higher rate than other categories.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Youth Voting Rights

Bill Granting New Mexico 17 Year-olds Voting Rights Advances 

by DC Editors - March 9, 2021

Bill Granting New Mexico 17 Year-olds Voting Rights Advances 

Teens and even children give public testimony at the legislature. A new measure would allow 17-year-olds to vote in state and local elections.

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

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