Are Today's Young People Political Game-Changers?

November 6, 2008, 12:00pm – 1:30pm

About This Event

Young people voted in record numbers in 2004, 2006, and in the 2008 primaries. Some pundits have continued to doubt young people's seriousness about participating in policy debates and politics. But from grassroots organizing to GOTV campaigns to direct engagement in their communities, young people have demonstrated their commitment to engaging on the issues and working for positive change. In the wake of the 2008 general election results, this event, sponsored by Campus Progress, will critically evaluate the role young people played in the elections, highlight the growing and substantive political engagement of this generation, explore the issues and values most important to young people, and showcase the determination of young people to hold their elected officials accountable post-election.

Featured Speakers:
Kat Barr, Political Outreach Director, Rock the Vote
Amanda Carpenter, National Political Reporter, Townhall.com
David Madland, Director of the American Worker Project, Center for American Progress

Moderated by:
Erica Williams, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Campus Progress

Location

Center for American Progress
1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20005