Hacker NewsVoting age to be lowered to 16 by next general election
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c628ep4j5kno
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Larry NeufeldYoung voters are mad as hell, and they're not going to take it anymore. Those trying to pander to them — or worse, using them as stalking horses for their own priorities — would do well to remember that #Canada #cdnpoli #voting #YouthVoting #elections https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/04/23/opinion/young-voters-are-calling-shots-now
Emmett O'ConnellI spent the better part of the holiday break polishing off an essay I've been writing on brain development science and youth voting. Please tell me what I did wrong!
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HENRY ROLLINS: 'I Would Hope All Young People Who Can Vote Will Do So'
https://blabbermouth.net/news/henry-rollins-i-would-hope-all-young-people-who-can-vote-will-do-so
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HENRY ROLLINS: 'I Would Hope All Young People Who Can Vote Will Do So'
In a new interview with music journalist Joel Gausten, punk rock icon Henry Rollins shares his thoughts on drug use, health, the upcoming American presidential election, and more. Asked how politically minded he would say people in their late teens/early 20s are these days, based on his various trav...
League of Women Voters of SFMeet the LWVSF Youth Council! (5/5)
Shavonne is a second year political science major on the pre-law track at Hampton University. Born in San Francisco, Shavonne has always had a passion for advocacy.
Shavonne is an activist, most notably know for her work as student delegate on the San Francisco Board of Education. On campus, she is a member of the Student Government Association Cabinet, Women’s Caucus, First Generation Gems, Mosaic, Black Femme Minds, and West Coast PAC. She also serves as president of Hampton University Black Girls Vote.
In her free time, Shavonne enjoys spending time with friends, making an impact in her community, and listening to music.
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Meet the LWVSF Youth Council! (4/5)
Cindy is a junior at the University of San Francisco, majoring in politics with minors in legal studies, psychology, and Japanese.
She has previously worked for several grassroot organizations serving the AAPI community. She is currently involved in her university-wide student voter registration initiative and has been a election poll worker.
In her free time, Cindy likes to cook a variety of cuisines and watch anime. She also has a PomChi that she takes everywhere with her named Lulu.
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Meet the LWVSF Youth Council! (3/5)
Sierra Sun is a senior at Lowell High School. Aside from being a reporter for her school's newspaper, The Lowell, and a member of the Model UN team and cheer team, she is deeply passionate about uplifting youth voices in advocacy, especially her own.
In doing so, she has led many efforts such as Provide Advocacy and Care to All SF, or PACA SF. It's a youth-led nonprofit that hosts year-round internships for high school students. She also has experience with canvassing volunteer work.
Sierra believes voter participation is crucial for civic engagement and a functioning democracy. Her work on the LWVSF Youth Council is aimed to fulfill her interest in shedding light on community issues and advocating for the voices of those who are often underrepresented.
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Meet the 2023 LWVSF Youth Council! (2/5)
Kinnari Atluru is a senior at University High School. She joined the LWVSF Youth Council because she is passionate about voting rights and wants to help her peers have the access and information they need to act on issues important to them.
At school, she is a peer advisor, Mental Health Coalition leader, Students for Women's Equality and Rights club leader, and a varsity volleyball captain. In her free time, she loves to bake, read, and ski with her family.
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Meet the 2023 LWVSF Youth Council! (1/5)
Charlotte Dodson is a student at San Francisco University High School and the current Chair of the League of Women Voters of San Francisco’s Youth Council. In addition to her role as Youth Council Chair, Charlotte is also a member of the Voter Services Committee, a contributor to the Pros & Cons Guides, and an at-large member of the LWVSF board of directors.
Charlotte is passionate about voting rights, democracy, and politics and has experience in political campaigning and advocacy. At her high school, she expands her advocacy skills as the co-leader of both her high school’s Model United Nations team and its debate team. In her free time, Charlotte enjoys playing field hockey and lacrosse and going on runs in the Presidio.
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