VOX ATL reporter Robyn Robinson speaks with teens at Midtown High Votes about the importance of youth civic engagement. Read on
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Those of us who are turning 18 have such an important role in this election, and I can’t wait to use that power to vote for the first time on January 5th. Read on
On Tuesday night, the first Presidential debate was set to take place. Instead, it was an hour-and-a-half long disgrace to democracy, our government, and America as a whole. Inside the Samson Pavilion on the campus of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, President Donald Trump’s demeanor was instantly hostile and angry, angrier than usual.… Read on
"Seeing the candidates quarrel over policies seems like just another presidential debate you see on TV," writes VOX ATL's James Rhee. "But I started to wonder why everyone didn’t receive the same amounts of time or similar questions." Read on
Bernie Sanders is possibly the most liberal Democrat to appear on voters’ ballots, much to the pleasure of younger voters in America. Sanders’ extremely liberal views on health care, women’s rights, and marijuana legalization are appealing to youth, even those who may not regularly follow politics, making him a standout among his presidential candidates. A… Read on
Our imperfect country may stand for justice and liberty for all, but in reality inequality trumps ideals of democracy. The pains of marginalized and criminalized people almost silently yet steadily reverberate throughout America. Yet the world keeps spinning. The New Year confetti and empty popcorn bags are well-settled in landfills across America. And Donald Trump… Read on