A (Brief) History of the Youth Vote: An Interview with Author Michael Connery
By Kathleen Barr, WireTap, May 12, 2008
Youth to Power author Michael Connery chronicles how youth-led organizations are working behind the scenes, on a shoestring budget, to mobilize the 44 million Millennials.
Election '08: Perspectives from High School Leaders
YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia, May 1, 2008
How is your vote tied to your race, class and gender identities? Youth Outlook follows a group of San Francisco high school presidents to get their take on it.
Youth Guide to Politics: Superdelegates
By Ally Klimkoski, WireTap, April 17, 2008
Understanding political parties and conventions isn't easy, even for the most seasoned operatives. So what's up with these people called superdelegates?
Opinion: Why I Campaign for College Tuition Relief Now!
By Vicente Garcia, WireTap, March 24, 2008
As 2007 marked the first time California spent more money on prisons than public colleges, young activists mobilize for a ballot initiative that will help low-income students access universities.
Who's Illegal? How Immigration Defines the '08 Election
By Scott Thill, WireTap, March 12, 2008
Conservative efforts to demonize undocumented immigrants have only energized a new generation of immigrant rights leaders.
Election 2008: I Need More
By Kameelah Rasheed, WireTap, February 8, 2008
Opinion: None of the candidates rises to an acceptable level on issues of social justice, inequality and confronting war and poverty.
New Hampshire: Youth Vote Results
By Ally Klimkoski, WireTap, January 9, 2008
Updated youth turnout numbers for New Hampshire and a declaration that 2008 is the Year of the Young Voter.
Generation NR (not-registered)
By Jessica Weisberg, WireTap, January 8, 2008
A growing universal voter registration movement aims to get more youth registered and participating in the political process.
Iowa: Young People Just Made History
By Kristina Rizga, WireTap, January 3, 2008
Youth turnout in Iowa almost quadruples proving that candidates that connect with young voters win.
The Youth Guide to Politics: Get Your Vote On!
By Ally Klimkoski, WireTap, December 18, 2007
Can't vote, won't vote, don't vote? Young voters have more options and outlets than ever to exercise their right to participate in the election process. Here's how!
Who Owns Whom? Social Networking's Corporate Roots
By Scott Thill, WireTap, December 12, 2007
Politicians are invading online space like never before in hopes of reaching a new generation of voters. But who really gains from interactive democracy?
Youth Guide to Politics Part 2: Lobbying
By Ally Klimkoski, WireTap, October 24, 2007
Lobbyists are powerful, influential and unelected folks who get Congress to do their bidding. What do youth need to know about these key players?
Youth Guide to Politics, Part One: What Are Political Action Committees?
By Ally Klimkoski, WireTap, August 23, 2007
Political gold diggers abound throughout Washington, D.C., and U.S. state capitols. But what are PACs, what do they want and how do they affect us?
Future Civil Rights: Next Move Is Ours
By Biko Baker, WireTap, August 15, 2007
Opinion: We don't need to look for another Malcolm X or Martin Luther King Jr. to change our communities. We need to believe in ourselves.
Who Will Rock the Vote in 2008?
By Michael Connery, WireTap, August 7, 2007
In 2004, a handful of grassroots music activism organizations registered over 1 million new voters. As many of these groups struggle for survival, who will use music to reach out to 50 million Millennials in 2008?
Youth Activism 2.0
By Sabrina Ford, WireTap, May 17, 2007
Youth organizing takes a giant leap forward with the launch of three online communities conceived, coded, designed and produced exclusively by black and brown folks.
Nueva Democracia! La Raza's Rise in Politics
By Scott Thill, WireTap, May 2, 2007
Young progressive Latinos are now finding strength within the halls of government and the streets of their communities. What's coming next for the new generation of Latino progressives?
A Big Tent With No One in It
By Ally Klimkoski, Everyday Citizen, April 17, 2007
Opinion: Turns out that the political establishment can learn a thing or two from Calvin Klein -- the question is, will they figure it out before the 2008 elections?
Lessons From a Swing State
By Adam McKibbin, WireTap, February 19, 2007
The editors of the documentary "Swing State Ohio" share lessons learned and offer food for thought for 2008.
