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10 ideas that just might save democracy
10 democracy wishlist ideas from 10 different people–as compiled by the Philly Inquirer. Among the ideas– lowering the voting age to 16 and automatic voter registration, written by two high school students!
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A Lower Voting Age Isn’t Just About Politics
The most compelling reason is not partisan or academic, but a matter of survival. Aging adult voters and leaders are forcing massive debt, social crises, and environmental disaster on young people—all to preserve current elders’ lifestyles and low taxes.
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Federal elected officials and 2020 presidential candidates consider Vote16USA!
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OR Senator hosts a town hall in Pendleton
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley hosted a town hall last week to discuss climate change, the US border, and lowering the voting age.
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Malden City Councilor Stephen Winslow announces reelection bid
Malden City Councilor Stephen Winslow, champion of vote16 in Malden announces re-election bid.
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Voting at 16 is non-partisan and shores up a healthy democracy
6. Strong voter participation is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy, and the United States ranks only 26th out of 32 developed countries in voter turnout.
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Should 17-year-olds have the right to vote?
“I’m a strong supporter of civic engagement. This is about getting more Californians involved in the political process regardless of their political affiliation.” – Kevin Mullin, Assembly Speaker Pro-tem
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Kensington Considering Lowering Voting Age to 16
Kensington would be the fifth city in Maryland to lower the municipal voting age to 16.
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Give young Oregonians a voice at polls
Sunset HS alumna and PSU student Alexandria Goddard says lowering the voting age to 16 makes sense.
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Kamala Harris on Reducing Voting Age to 16
In a CNN Student Town Hall, Harvard Sophomore Rachel from Colorado asks 2020 hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris about lowering the voting age.
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