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Yes, Let 16-Year-Olds Vote

For anyone who wants more political participation, youth voting may be the best place to start.

Who says the kids are apathetic? — Who says the kids are apathetic?
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Jonathan Bernstein

January 13, 2015, 9:03 PM UTC

More evidence that (might) support youth voting!

Over at the Monkey Cage today, John Sides reported on new research showing that one reform -- allowing teenagers to pre-register to vote before they turn 18 -- apparently increases voting participation (see also Michael McDonald's comment).