Is the Web making young people vote?


	Is the Web making young people vote?

Victoria Barret

7-25-2008 12:50 AM

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voting, voter turnout, technology and behavior

Victoria Barret says:

Youth voter turnout has increased in recent elections, including this year's primaries. I believe the Web has made it easier and more interesting to be politically engaged -- and young people are connecting online.

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