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State Legislatures Consider Vote16
In addition to action in areas where cities have the authority to lower the voting age on the local level (like California and Maryland), we’re seeing an increase in state-level legislation being considered in states from coast to coast.
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Pressley reflects on first 100 days
“I’m not going to tell the young people that are at the forefront of change in the Massachusetts Seventh … that they don’t have a right to cast [ballots].”
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Electoral Reform Society call on UK to adopt Scotland’s model
Scotland’s proportional voting system, which gives a political voice to 16 and 17-year-olds, should be used as a template to repair the “broken” Westminster method, according to a campaign group.
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Brexit deadlock reveals need for ‘fairer’ voting system, campaigners say
Electoral reform campaigners are urging politicians to re-start the conversation about proportional representation and lowering the voting age ahead of the local elections.
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Somerville considers home rule petition to lower the voting age
The Somerville Legislative Matters Committee heard testimonies recently about a home-rule petition to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for 16- and 17-year-olds. “I think allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote gives them a voice in these issues that affect them at school and out of school that their parents who can vote don’t necessarily see.”
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California students can help renew our democratic spirit. Here’s how
Our democratic spirit desperately needs to be replenished. These reforms take us in the right direction by doing just that, inspiring a love for democracy.
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16 TO VOTE by YR Media
“The decisions that our elected officials and the important adults in our world make today will affect my generation’s future for the rest of our lives.”
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Activism shows need to lower voting age
The recent protests for climate change and gun control displayed an inspiring and hopeful vision for America’s political future. Lawmakers should work to ensure the leaders of these movements are able to shape this vision at the ballot box.
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City youth will be heard
Michigan City is seeking to create a Youth Leadership commission to be ‘voice’ of young people
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Andrew Yang proposes lowering voting age to 16
Some other 2020 presidential hopefuls have expressed openness to lowering the voting age, according to The Washington Post, but Yang is the first to officially declare his intention to do so.
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Joshua Douglas is Optimistic About The Future Of Voting Rights
In his new book, Josh Douglas, a law professor at the University of Kentucky, says reforms at the local level are a roadmap for the future.
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Should Colorado teens get a vote in school board elections?
A coalition of youth advocates is pushing Colorado to allow most high school juniors and seniors to vote in school board elections.
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Increase in political consciousness, activity should give young people the right to vote
While the amendment failed, Rep. Mark Pocan’s vote is part of this society’s unceasing struggle to give more Americans access to its most crucial political institution — the vote.
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Brattleboro’s shift on vote for 16-year-olds
In four years, public opinion has shifted in the town. The article will move forward with 70 percent support of Brattleboro citizens and this has established up a new bloc of voters, who have made their priorities clear.
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Lower the voting age: “It’s their planet on the line.”
The Senate vote to stop the Green New Deal was the latest blow to those with the most at stake. Now more than ever we need to let younger people vote.
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GOP rep supports lowering voting age
“What are we afraid of? Sixteen-year-olds are going to be 18-year-olds in the next election cycle,” Burgess said. “They’re not going to be in charge of the government any more than 18-year-olds are.”
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