We’re Back

November 4, 2008 was a historic day for young voters in America. On that day, according to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), 23 million 18-29 year olds came out to cast their ballots and make their voices heard – the most young people ever to participate in a presidential election.

You helped pick a president. You helped change the course of our history. But, your work isn’t done yet.

There are 23 million reasons why young people came out to vote this year. What was yours? Maybe it was the economy. Or health care. Or Iraq. Or the environment. Whatever it was, voting on November 4th was only the beginning. Whether he was your first choice or your last, Barack Obama is the President-elect of the United States, and he represents us all. Now is the time to let the new administration know how you want to be represented.

In the coming months, Rock the Vote will be your resource for everything happening in Washington and beyond. We’ll be taking action on the issues that matter most, while providing you with the tools to organize around whatever moves you. We’ll provide context on the news of the day and analyze the issues with your perspective in mind. And we’ll also have some fun, highlighting our favorite artists, behind-the-scenes action, and pop culture obsessions.

So, bookmark this page and let us know what you want to talk about! 2008 was a historic year – let’s make 2009 even more memorable.

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Rock the Vote Bio: Rock the Vote was founded in 1990 to organize artists and fight against censorship of musicians. Since then we've evolved to focus on empowering young people to get involved in the political process. We use pop culture, peer-to-peer organizing, and the latest technology to raise visibility of politics and demystify the process of registering to vote. @rockthevote Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com

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