The WHRO Center for Regional Citizenship talked with a variety of young citizens about what’s at stake for the future of our democracy. These six two-minute videos showcase the voices of young Americans discussing how they engage in the political process and why they think it is important to build a more responsive government.
The videos were made possible through support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Video Your Vote is a non-partisan program produced in partnership between YouTube, PBS and NewsHour. Throughout the day on November 4th, citizens will document their voting experiences on video and upload them to YouTube, enabling the world to watch pivotal moments in this historic election as they unfold.
On November 4, the Video Your Vote YouTube Channel will serve as the premier online destination for up-to-the-minute coverage from voters contributing videos straight from thousands of precincts across the country. WHRO representatives will be interviewing voters and visiting polling places across Hampton Roads. Visit the site to get the most current and personal coverage of the voting experience in Hampton Roads and beyond.
Some of the best videos will be showcased on PBS television, as part of The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer’s Election Day broadcast. They may also be used throughout PBS’ election coverage, both on-air and online.
See all the videos on the WHROTV YouTube Channel
In 2008, young Americans are poised to make their mark in politics. Voter registration among young citizens is growing faster than with any other group. The Internet and social networking offer new and innovative ways for young people to make their voices heard and candidates are paying attention to young voters in unprecedented ways.
This election year, the WHRO Center for Regional Citizenship has launched a campaign to encourage more informed and active political participation. The Be There, Be Counted website offers up-to-date election information and interactive tools for everyone, but the initiative also reaches out to empower young citizens to play a more active and meaningful role in the political process.
