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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.

Youth Voting Takes A Hit From New GOP Laws

July 7, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Youth Voting Takes A Hit From New GOP Laws

New Republican voter restriction bills are an attempt to suppress an increasingly diverse electorate powered by the youth generation.

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

How A Congressional Voting Bill Would Impact Higher Ed

June 23, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

Maine Expands Student Voter ID Options

June 23, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

Univ. Of Virginia Launches Karsh Institute Of Democracy

June 5, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

Oregon Passes Bill Requiring High School Civics

May 26, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

The 2020 Election Was a Breakthrough Moment For Young Voters

May 20, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

Florida Universities Change IDs To Help Students Vote

May 13, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

Inside The Ranked Voting Movement On College Campuses

April 16, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

Podcast: Public Schools, Not Government Schools

April 13, 2021 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

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.

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

Should Teens Be Allowed To Work As Poll Workers?

April 13, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

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

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