Is Voting Too Hard in the U.S.? Voter Suppression Explored
Americans face many obstacles when it comes to voting and it reflects in our voter turnout numbers. The process of getting registered and getting to the polls isn’t the same for everyone and depending...
View ArticleIs the Electoral College Good or Bad for Democracy?
There’s been 5 times in U.S. history where the guy who became president lost the popular vote, but won the electoral vote. And two of those times were just in the last 20 years. And with a new...
View ArticleShould 16-Year Olds Be Allowed to Vote?
When you turn 18, our society generally considers you an adult. You can join the military. You’re eligible for jury duty. And, of course, you gain the right to vote. However, you can get a job, pay...
View ArticleHow Can We Get More Young People to Vote?
Voting is a really important part of the democratic process. We all know this, but in reality, many people don’t vote. That is especially true for younger generations who have historically had very low...
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What should politicians do to appeal to young voters?
http://ww2.kqed.org/education/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2016/03/Amber_Elections_NEW_KCBS-.mp3 Featured Media Resource: [VIDEO] “Young Voters Want Respect” (Youth Radio) Eighteen-year-old Youth Radio...
View ArticleThe Youth Vote is Important for Democracy to Thrive
By Madison Olson & Brianna Lee Before the Twenty-Sixth Amendment in 1971, requiring all states to set a voting age no higher than 18; many young people were not given the right to vote. Now, we...
View ArticleThe State of Voting Rights in America: A 3-Part Comic Series
The upcoming midterms marks the first major nationwide election since the Supreme Court struck down a key piece of the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act. The 2013 decision had an immediate impact,...
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A Map of Where Felons Can Vote
The United States implements the strictest felon voting laws in the world. As of 2010, the government denied 5.8 million Americans the right to vote due to criminal activity. Each state enacts its...
View ArticleUnlimited Donations Means More Corruption
Do you think money plays a large role in politics? Last week, students discussed how much an individual could donate to political campaigns in our #DoNowCampaign post. We asked students, Is money a...
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Seven Great Election 2012 Resources
Here are 7 great resources to engage students in Election 2012, including mutimedia election content produced by the PBS Newshour team. Get right to the heart of complex issues with a rage of great...
View ArticleDo Now #38: Should We Change the Way We Elect Our President?
To respond to the Do Now, you can comment below or tweet your response. Be sure to begin your tweet with @KQEDEdspace and end it with #KQEDDoNow For more info on how to use Twitter, click here. Do Now...
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What should politicians do to appeal to young voters?
http://ww2.kqed.org/education/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2016/03/Amber_Elections_NEW_KCBS-.mp3Featured Media Resource: [VIDEO] “Young Voters Want Respect” (Youth Radio) Eighteen-year-old Youth Radio...
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How Much Do Candidates’ Faces Influence Voters?
Featured Media Resource: [VIDEO] “How Quickly Do You Judge a Face? ” (Science Friday) By looking at a face for less than a second, we can judge someone’s age, gender, race, emotional state and even...
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Should Soda Be Taxed?
Alan Alfaro/Flickr To respond to the Do Now, you can comment below or tweet your response. Be sure to begin your tweet with @KQEDEdspace and end it with #DoNowSoda For more info on how to use Twitter,...
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The Youth Vote is Important for Democracy to Thrive
By Madison Olson & Brianna Lee Before the Twenty-Sixth Amendment in 1971, requiring all states to set a voting age no higher than 18; many young people were not given the right to vote. Now, we...
View ArticleThe State of Voting Rights in America: A 3-Part Comic Series
The upcoming midterms marks the first major nationwide election since the Supreme Court struck down a key piece of the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act. The 2013 decision had an immediate impact,...
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Should Voters Be Required to Show ID at the Polls?
Photo by David Sachs / SEIU To respond to the Do Now, you can comment below or tweet your response. Be sure to begin your tweet with @KQEDEdspace and end it with #DoNowVote For more info on how to use...
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A Map of Where Felons Can Vote
Photo by: Theresa Thompson/Flickr The United States implements the strictest felon voting laws in the world. As of 2010, the government denied 5.8 million Americans the right to vote due to criminal...
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Unlimited Donations Means More Corruption
Do you think money plays a large role in politics? Last week, students discussed how much an individual could donate to political campaigns in our #DoNowCampaign post. We asked students, Is money a...
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Do Now #48: Romney vs. Obama
Pool/Getty Images To respond to the Do Now, you can comment below or tweet your response. Be sure to begin your tweet with @KQEDEdspace and end it with #KQEDDoNow For more info on how to use Twitter,...
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