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Climate protesters supporting the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which has some legislation to address current climate challenges and other more recent issues that have surfaced as of this year (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images) The news has had no shortage of reporting on the record-high inflation many consumers have been facing for theContinue reading “Economic Uncertainty During A Pandemic”

Germany moves closer to lowering their national voting age to 16. Some regions of the country already have done so while neighbouring Austria had already lowered its national voting age years ago. (photo courtesy of the @dpa) In what could be game-changing news for fellow youth enfranchisers around the world, Germany could be the nextContinue reading “Germany Closer to Enfranchising Youth Voters!”

A graphic used to announce the Juneteenth observance. Although it was on Sunday, June 19th, it is observed on Monday, the 20th.(photo source) Today’s blog might be redundant, but the continued fight for basic civil rights bears repeating. On this Juneteenth observance day, one should remember many in society today that were not afforded voting,Continue reading “Juneteeth #16ToVote”

The webpage for the Vote16 World movement. It’s still a work in progress, but the coalition is progressing on many efforts around the world to enfranchise more youth. This month, the movement to lower the voting age has gone global! Several youth organizations from around the world have begun organizing to lower the voting ageContinue reading “Vote16 Across the World: #16ToVote Goes Global!”

As the globe just marked the second year we have been affected by the pandemic, entering into our third as of last month, youth continue to be affected by ageist policies. The world continues to contend with the pandemic in some parts, while in many places youth still contribute to local economies, even during theContinue reading “No Taxation without Representation: Time to Mobilize!”

The COVID-19 pandemic has left a shortage of many things, including medical supplies, volunteers & even emergency medical technicians. Some high school youth have picked up the slack to help their communities.(Photo courtesy of Jane Kenney) During the last two years, shortages abound during the difficult time. As hospitals filled up while store shelves becameContinue reading “Unexpected First Responders”

Nicolas Montero, who is the focus of today’s post. Montero, 16 recently received a vaccine without his parent’s approval, is an example of why youth should have a vote. (Photo by Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) As COVID enters its third pandemic year, we take a look at how the multi-year event has impacted some youth. One ofContinue reading “Vaccines & Voting”

Dr. King delivering his famous “I Have A Dream” speech in 1963. Much has changed to improve the lives of minorities since then, but oppression continues in new ways and new forms, bringing challenges that both this generation and the next must face. It is up to us as supporters of enfranchising the next generationContinue reading “Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King & Continuing the Fight for Equality”

(Above) Building blocks. It may look silly, but it’s a fundamental practice for any effort- all activities have to start from somewhere. Each piece may not be impressive on their own, but when enough of them are used together, you can build some impressive things. The groups that support lowering the voting age are aContinue reading “Building A #16ToVote Joint Coalition & A Website”

Students walk out of classes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. They’re protesting in-person learning at this time. Many teachers also happen to agree. (photo source: Vice.com) Happy New Year to all! I wish I could provide these salutations at a better time, but work needs to be done and we’re the ones who can make thatContinue reading “New Year, Same Disenfranchisement Issues(Unless You Let It)”