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In this episode of Why Vote, Rebekah Hendricks takes listeners on a tour of the evolution of the American voter. Beginning in the 1780s with white property-owning men through to the voters you know today, this episode portrays the long road to voting rights for all.
Music credit:
Jazz Inquisitors by Lisa Hammer
Palak Patel, co Youth Organizer of the Youth Voter Corps sits down with Rebekah Hendricks to discuss how young people can be involved with politics and why they should care. Youth are an important voting demographic and youth that are too young to vote can still make a difference!
Juan Figueroa, County Sheriff, sits down with Rebekah Hendricks to discuss why he decided to run for office, his passion for democracy and serving for his community.
Amy Fradon, the head of the Ulster County Democratic Committee Voter Outreach Committee, and Rebekah Hendricks sits down to discuss the importance of community involvement and organizing. There are so many ways to engage with your community and become involved civically.