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Nancy Pelosi once again takes the Speaker of the House Office oath after her recent narrow victory. This might also be her last term as Speaker of the House as well. It’s a new year again, which means another year to keep fighting for youth rights and continued enfranchisement. Even with a new calendar year,Continue reading “Youth Enfranchisement & #16ToVote in 2021”

Today’s the last 16th of 2020 and there’s some good news in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic and possibly, those supporting lowering the voting age to 16. A few days ago, at the end of last week, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was approved. Not only do we have a medical tool now available to combat theContinue reading “COVID-19, #16ToVote & the Pfizer Vaccine”

The Golden Gate Bridge in the city of San Francisco. This city has quite a bit of meaning to me personally as well as the #16ToVote Movement. In addition to being Twitter’s HQ where I worked for some time, it’s also the district that Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi represents. Pelosi is by farContinue reading “#16ToVote: The Need for Improved Collaboration!!”

A sign showing the practice of distancing in crowds during the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of the Mercury News). Two staggering milestones were reached this week: since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, more than 8 million have been infected with the virus. Additionally, a total of 8 million have been touched by another aspect ofContinue reading “COVID-19 & Poverty”

Protesters during the summer. This was a group that protested in light of incident in Minneapolis, Minnesota after the George Floyd tragedy. Similar protests have also occurred this summer as a result of recent police shootings, including the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. With more than half a year into the COVID-19 pandemic,Continue reading “Youth Rights during the Pandemic – #16ToVote”

Me with the Kiwanis Club of Perry Township co-presidents Scott and Dale. I spoke at their meeting place on July 23rd about my walk across the U.S. for the Eliminate Project. The club meets every other Thursdays. Last month, I was able to speak at the Perry Township Kiwanis Club in south Indianapolis, Indiana. IContinue reading “Traveling and Speaking During the COVID-19 Pandemic”

I’ll be speaking about finding more resources during this Coronavirus/COVID-19 epidemic on July 23rd in Indianapolis, Indiana as well as my cross-country walk across the U.S. in 2015. Details to be released soon. Follow @16ToVoteProject for updates!

Black Lives Matter and police reform protesters marching in Baltimore, Maryland last week. Protests have intensified in Atlanta, Georgia after the death of Rayshard Brooks. (Photo by Kenneth K. Lam & the Baltimore Sun) Today marks the 22nd day since George Floyd lost his life. The event that sparked protests nationwide has led to threeContinue reading “Young Voices Protesting: #16ToVote”

People protesting police brutality. It has been almost one week since the protests began, which has led to rioting and looting but also calls for reform. (Photo courtesy of Reuters) During the midst of the Coronavirus epidemic, calls for reforming the justice system continues throughout the U.S. Protests going on in many cities spanning theContinue reading “Protest Amidst An Epidemic: #16ToVote”

It has been one month since I wrote the last blog post regarding the effects of the Coronavirus, or Covid-19. Since then, it seems the condition has worsened but at the same time it has also shown signs of improvement as people practice preventative measures to reduce being exposed to the virus. As people continueContinue reading “Quarantine Continues: Earth Day Live during the Outbreak. #16ToVote”