Getting at the Truth About the Youth Vote

NPR

Published November 6, 2004 at 12:00 AM EST

Criticism about low voter turnout among young people may miss a larger point... and some fear it could have a chilling effect on participation in elections yet to come. Youth Radio's Belia Mayeno reports.

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