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Empowering Tomorrow: Lowering the Voting Age to 16
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Date:
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Time:
5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
Event Type:
Teach-In
Organizer/Author:
Common Cause
Location Details:
Virtual event - Join from anywhere
Time: Wednesday, May 15 @ 5 PM - 6 PM (8 PM – 9 PM ET)
Location: Virtual event - Join from anywhere
Register: https://www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/428300/
Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the crucial discussion surrounding lowering the voting age to 16. In today's complex world, where global challenges knock on the doors of our leaders, it's imperative to ensure that the voices of those most impacted are heard.
Sixteen and seventeen-year-olds, while unable to vote, bear the consequences of political decisions on issues ranging from climate change to education policy. They are active members of society, contributing through employment, taxation, and civic engagement, yet they lack the fundamental right to vote.
In this webinar, we'll explore the compelling arguments for lowering the voting age. From increasing political representation for young people to empowering them to hold elected officials accountable, we'll examine how extending the franchise can strengthen our democracy.
Drawing on examples from jurisdictions where the voting age has been lowered, we'll analyze the impact on voter turnout and the quality of political engagement. Join us as we hear from experts and scholars who advocate for this important reform, and learn how you can support efforts to expand voting rights to 16-year-olds.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation on creating a more inclusive and equitable electoral system for all. Register now and be a part of shaping the future of democracy!
Location: Virtual event - Join from anywhere
Register: https://www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/428300/
Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the crucial discussion surrounding lowering the voting age to 16. In today's complex world, where global challenges knock on the doors of our leaders, it's imperative to ensure that the voices of those most impacted are heard.
Sixteen and seventeen-year-olds, while unable to vote, bear the consequences of political decisions on issues ranging from climate change to education policy. They are active members of society, contributing through employment, taxation, and civic engagement, yet they lack the fundamental right to vote.
In this webinar, we'll explore the compelling arguments for lowering the voting age. From increasing political representation for young people to empowering them to hold elected officials accountable, we'll examine how extending the franchise can strengthen our democracy.
Drawing on examples from jurisdictions where the voting age has been lowered, we'll analyze the impact on voter turnout and the quality of political engagement. Join us as we hear from experts and scholars who advocate for this important reform, and learn how you can support efforts to expand voting rights to 16-year-olds.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation on creating a more inclusive and equitable electoral system for all. Register now and be a part of shaping the future of democracy!
For more information:
https://www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/...
Added to the calendar on Fri, Apr 26, 2024 8:17AM
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