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Who Gets to Vote: Why 16 Could Be the New 18

In the season finale of Democracy Is, we dive into the growing movement to lower the voting age to 16. From the historical evolution of voting rights in the U.S. to examples from around the world, we explore the research, arguments, and political realities shaping this debate. Hear from Vote16USA’s LaJuan Allen and members of the Vote16 Culver City campaign about their work, the challenges of implementation, and why this could be the next frontier in voting rights.

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  Are the Kids Alright? Exploring Gen Z’s Impact on our Democracy

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  Backing Local News in the Bay Area

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  Democracy for All: Advancing Disability Rights in the U.S.

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  Can California safeguard against AI’s threat to democracy?

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  Breaking the Cycle: Reforming LA City Council for a Stronger Democracy

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  Restoring the Vote in California

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  Defending Democracy in the Digital Age

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  Moore vs Harper: A Battle for the Future of the Country

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  Loopholes & Backdoors

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  [voting non-english]

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  What does Election Season mean to California Common Cause?

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  Should We Recall the Recall?

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  Follow the Money

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  The Lines Have Been Drawn: Redistricting in CA during the 2020 Cycle

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  What is Redistricting?