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The latest news coverage, blog post from VOTE16, & newsletter archives
Press:
Want to Save Democracy? Reduce the Voting Age
This piece published by Common Dreams argues that a lower voting age and stronger civics education can strengthen democracy in America.
Oakland Students Won the Right to Vote in School Board Elections
Teen Vogue chronicles work to lower the voting age in Oakland.
Oakland’s Measure QQ and the Future of Our Democracy
This KQED piece looks at the story of Measure QQ in Oakland, featuring interviews with many of the organizers leading the effort.
Blog:
Vote16 Legislation Introduced in Congress
On February 4, legislation was introduced in Congress proposing a Constitutional...
Vote16 Legislation Introduced in Congress
On February 4, legislation was introduced in Congress proposing a Constitutional...
Contact your representative to support the Vote16 constitutional amendment
Excited about the proposed constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 16?...
Newsletters:
March 12, 2020
Dear friend, I hope this note finds you well. I know we are all going through a stressful time, to say the least. In the midst of ongoing uncertainty, it’s been a bit of a respite to reflect on some positive news within the Vote16USA movement. I’m excited to share the...
February 11, 2020
Dear friend, We launched Vote16USA in 2015 by publishing a white paper that outlined the research behind the idea of lowering the voting age, progress to date, and where it was most feasible to pursue advocacy. That paper, which ultimately...
Youth Voices:
Another Maryland City Has Lowered The Local Voting Age, the 5th To Make the Change
The city...
Youth vote advocates already looking toward the next election
The San Francisco Examiner talks with youth activists following the narrow defeat of Prop G.
Voting at a Younger Age Can Fortify Our Democracy
Vote16 youth leader Arianna argues for lowering the voting age in this op-ed.
I believe that voting should be the centerpiece of civic education.
Help Young Voices Be Heard