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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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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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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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