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Why Can't Kids Vote?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Why Don't Kids Vote?

When the United States became its own country, only people who were allowed to go vote were adult white men. Over the course of our history, changes have been made to the laws to make sure more people can vote and have a say. But it is still sometimes a challenge to vote even if you're allowed to. The lowest age that a person can vote in the United States is 18 - but there are many ways for young people to get involved.

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