Young People Undecided about 2012 Elections
In 2008, President Obama won the youth vote overwhelmingly. However, many recent news articles and polls are claiming that support and enthusiasm for Obama’s re-election has fallen precipitously. While...
View ArticleThe Life of an Intern
When I showed up for my first day of work this summer, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Now that I’m finishing my time here, I could not have wished for a better intern experience. This summer, I’ve...
View ArticleWhat’s in a name? At Rock the Vote: A LOT
What’s in a name? At Rock the Vote: A LOT. When I tell people I’m an intern with Rock the Vote I get an overwhelmingly positive response. I hear remarks that are along the lines of “I remember their...
View ArticleFor Young Voters, Money Muzzles Free Speech
Written by RTV guest blogger, Steven Aldridge (see bio below) When money is voice in politics, American youth can only whisper in a shouting match. As a college student, I can easily get involved with...
View ArticleAn Open Letter to Cory Booker from Rock the Vote
Dear Senator-Elect Booker, Congratulations! I am writing on behalf of Rock the Vote to commend you and your team on Wednesday’s victory. You brought important issues to light throughout the campaign...
View ArticleNews Round-Up: November 4, 2013
The U.S. rejects clemency for Edward Snowden; Texans coach Gary Kubiak collapsed on the field last night; and new details emerge on the LAX shooter. Meanwhile, Beebz gets pelted by a water bottle, and...
View ArticleYoung Americans Will Help Change History This Election Day — If They Vote
When you live on the outskirts of our nation’s capital, it is easy to sense that history is writing itself around you. The striking all-white dome of the Capitol serves as the backdrop, the directors...
View ArticleNews Round-Up: November 5, 2013
NJ mall shooter is found dead; nine skydivers survive a crazy plane collision midair; and Election Day 2013 has arrived with major elections in New Jersey, Virginia, NYC as well as other cities &...
View ArticleRTV Intern Rosalie Dech Shares her Voting Story
As a native Virginian, I am deeply concerned with the future of my state and the well being of its millions of citizens. I take pride in calling myself a Virginian, so when Election Day rolls around, I...
View ArticleIntern Rock Star, Rosalie, Reflects on RTV
Finding an internship on Twitter was not what I expected to happen. But I knew that Rock the Vote (RTV) would be a unique place to intern. Communication happened rather quickly and following two phone...
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