What: Editorial ticle in The Examiner
When: June 2 2005
Link: www.generationengage.org/newsfiles/ExaminerEditorial.pdf
Reading notes:
Despite efforts of engagin youth, 18 to 24 year olds have still a lower voter tournout than other age groups. Voting as a civic duty, crucial for democracy. Technology would seem to promote their political engagement. Young voters are natural audience for cyberspace media and blogs that challenge tradictional sources, but technology is only a means. The importance of person to person, local and grassroots organization is the key to mobilizing young voters. Part of the reasons is that young people do not feel connected with platforms of parties or campaign programs.and how the outcome of an election is relevant for their lives. Ties to political outcomes are important for participation. Make issues more personal. How politics involve intimate aspects of life such as family, freedom, reproductive rights dying loved ones. More social activities to network and engage them. Building trust with youth is essential. Politics still about people and not about tech.
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