💨 Abstract

The article discusses efforts to increase youth engagement in U.S. elections and politics. In Pittsburgh, a high school forum allowed teens to question mayoral candidates about issues like policing and school funding, aiming to involve future voters. Nationally, organizations like the Civics Center and The Gem Project Inc. are working to engage high school students in the electoral process. Some cities, such as Newark and Oakland, have lowered the voting age to 16 for local elections.

Courtesy: wtop.com

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