Basically every Millennial owes it to every underage Gen Z to get out there and vote. In the absence of voting power, we are seeing these incredible Gen Z activists advocating for their own safety. They shouldn’t have to. These are children being forced to fight for their lives, and we owe them so much better.
Millennials have a huge amount of legislative power. Millennials make up more than 30% of those eligible for vote.
Millennials own 30+% of national voting power.
We outnumber the boomers.
Millennials outnumber boomers.
But traditionally we vote at lower rates. That statistic is changing, and it needs to change faster.
At this point I think we can all agree, millennials are morally obligated to use their voting power to protect a younger generation that has, like us, been failed and abused by the boomers. Get out there, register, vote, speak. Do not fail Gen Z the way our elders failed us.
If you can’t leave your house, or if you don’t physically live at your mailing address (like you’ll be off at college when elections happen) you can request an absentee ballot. They’ll mail it to you and you mail it back. It’s that easy.
Do you have anxeity? Are you disabled or housebound? Going to be stuck at work? Taking care of kids? Request an absentee ballot ahead of time, and you’re covered.
The info on how to do so varies by state, so just Google “request absentee ballot” + (your state). Many states don’t even require you to give a reason for requesting an absentee ballot. Some do, but the standards are pretty easy to meet. Check it out ahead of time, bc planning ahead sure beats leaving it to the last minute, and then not being able to vote.
Voting is more accessible than you think. Hope that helps!
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