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Election Day: What Do We Do?
Election Day is often discouraging and intimidating for teens and young people across the U.S. Not only does it seem like teens have no voice during Election Day, but it also feels like the adults are ignoring them. According to the 2026 Harvard Youth Poll, 50% of young people in America believe, "people like me don't have any say about what the government does." During a study at Johns Hopkins University, most teenagers said that they felt uninfluential towards governmental issues because of the lack of representation of young people in the government and because of extreme economic strain. Many people do not understand how much of a burden Election Day can be for young adults and teenagers. More often than not, young people's perspectives and beliefs are overlooked or completely disregarded.
Young Voices Deserve Serious Attention
Caring about the world does not begin at adulthood. Youth perspectives belong in conversations about the decisions that shape their lives.
Our Empty History Books
A starting point for examining American historical sources: who created them, whose voices they preserve, and whose they leave out.
Read with care. Question with purpose.
Different kinds of writing call for different questions. Use these starting points as you explore.
Investigations: what does the evidence show?
Look for traceable sources, corroboration, and a clear distinction between allegations and established facts. An unanswered question is not proof of wrongdoing.
Guides: what is a realistic first step?
Define one achievable goal, identify who can act on it, and consider your safety, privacy, time, and access needs. Local rules and circumstances matter.
Perspectives: whose argument am I reading?
Recognize opinion as opinion. Consider the writer's reasoning, what supports it, and how other young people might see the same issue differently.
Stories: what can one experience tell us?
A personal account can deepen understanding without representing an entire generation. Respect the storyteller's boundaries and avoid turning an individual experience into a universal claim.
History: who created this source?
For American historical sources, ask about authorship, purpose, audience, and context. Compare evidence, notice omissions, and distinguish a primary source from later interpretation.
Current Events: what is known right now?
Check publication dates, original sources, and subsequent updates. Separate verified developments from commentary, predictions, and circulating claims.
Human Rights: whose rights and responsibilities are involved?
Ask who is affected, which protections are relevant, and what institutions have responsibilities. Legal protections differ by place; an introductory article is not individual legal advice.