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WAS SIX presidential elections ago when the Baby Boom generation
made history as the first group of 18-year-olds to vote. But
now studies show their kids, about to vote for the first time
themselves, are less likely to register and less likely to vote
than adults.
 Have
today’s 18-year-olds overlooked this dramatic rite of
passage in a democracy? How do they feel about their role
as citizens? KUER reporters, in partnership with journalism
students at three Salt Lake City-area high schools -- Hunter,
Rowland Hall-St. Mark’s, and West
-- set out to see what young people think about
voting, elections, issues and more.
In a series of three discussions at each school, KUER gathered
students to see what issues are important to them, what they
think about politics and democracy, and frankly, if they care.
Their surprising responses are insightful and passionate.
The students tell their stories in the "Teen Politics
2000" radio documentary series airing Tuesdays, October
24-November 7, at 6:30 p.m. on KUER-FM 90..
Young Voters' Essays:
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