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Youth
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The League of Young Voters 
 Mobilizing progressive young adults (ages 18-35) to participate and lead in the political process since 2003. The site includes stands on issues and information for organizing in local and regional areas, with a special focus on "non-college youth, especially people of color and youth from low-income communities." There's also a blog, voter guides, national events announcements, and a directory of local leagues. http://theleague.com/ Topics: Activism, Government, Political Parties & Theories Last updated May 23, 2008 Punk Voter
"Punk bands, musicians, and record labels have built a coalition to educate, register and mobilize progressive voters." The site features political and election news and columns, political cartoons, and information about voting, aimed primarily at 18- to 24-year-olds. Includes links to other sites of interest and sticker and flyer downloads. http://www.punkvoter.com/ Topics: Activism, Musical Genres, Musicians, Politics Last updated Mar 16, 2004 Rock the Vote
This group "is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, founded in 1990." It "engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into its activities." The site includes information about registering to vote and kits for organizing voter registration drives, links to information about selected issues, and a blog. http://www.rockthevote.com/ Topics: Activism, Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Politics Last updated Jun 28, 2004 Voices of Youth
This site offers "all children and adolescents, including the hard-to-reach, a safe and supportive global cyberspace within which they can explore, discuss and partner on issues related to human rights and social change." Includes guides and real life stories on topics such as child rights, education, HIV and AIDS, commercial sexual exploitation, and water, environment, and sanitation. In English, Spanish, and French. From UNICEF. http://www.unicef.org/voy/ Topics: Activism Last updated Mar 27, 2006 |
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