Civic Nation BrandVoice: Young Adults Need Time Off To Vote. The Onus Falls On Companies And Schools.

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Early-voting counts may be setting records, but voter turnout is never a sure thing in American politics.

through voter registration, education, and mobilization efforts. Even more, schools need to follow suit.

, urging employers to make paid time off to vote a reality. They spoke out on behalf of millions of students, but they need structural support.dealt with on a state-by-state basis California is among the most reform-minded states, requiring employers to educate their workers about their voting rights. However, neither mandate time off to vote nor hold employers responsible for restricting voter access. An expansion of voter access needs to become a reality in all states.

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civicnation if it can work for everyone else why can't it work for them too? Too lazy or entitled to bother themselves with civicduty to vote? Could have voted early, by mail or gone at some point during the day on ElectionDay & in spite of everything their showing from 18-39 was very low

civicnation It should be a Federal Holiday to allow everyone fair opportunity to vote in person. (My state allows 1hr leave from work for voting) Also, churches and religious facilities should not be used to house the polling process.

civicnation Or they could get out of bed early and go. Or after class or work or on their way to work and class. Or request absentee ballots. Or we can send mommy and daddy.

civicnation In Mexico we vote on Sundays so this won't happen and voting stations are open until 6pm. We do not have mail in or early voting though

civicnation Just make it a federal holiday

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