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Vote16 on Ozy: To Bridge the Political Divide, Let Minors Vote

Vote16 on Ozy: To Bridge the Political Divide, Let Minors Vote

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“Our political challenges may seem insurmountable. But let’s remember that in addition to building bridges across the aisle, we need on-ramps to participation.” This piece tells the story of one of Takoma Park’s first under-18 voters, and argues that extending voting...

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