Power Vote

Looking down our nation’s current path it is easy to imagine a future in which wars over natural resources continue because our economy is even more dependent on using a disproportionate percentage of our planet’s finite resources. With elections only four weeks away, our country is moving towards a time of huge change. This year, people between the ages of 18-29 make up approximately one fourth of the voting population in America. With numbers this large we have the opportunity to change the way politicians campaign, vote on legislation, and run the country. This can only happen if we get people to mobilize their feelings into one loud voice. This is why the Power Vote campaign is important.

Across the nation over 300 schools are taking part in the “Power Vote” campaign (founded by the Energy Action Coalition). This campaign is creating a nationwide movement backed by young voters who are passionate about moving our nation towards a green future. But what does this mean?

Power Vote stands on a platform of ideals that look towards solving not only environmental issues, but also economic and human right issues. The platform includes 6 main concepts:
1. Green jobs now
2. Investing in a clean energy economy
3. Cut global warming pollution now
4. End our dependence on dirty energy (not just foreign)
5. Re-engage our nation as a leader in the international community
6. Take dirty money out of politics

These are the ideals that the Power Vote campaign stands on. This is what we want to see initiated in the next four years and continued on in the future of our nation. Sign the Power Vote pledge to tell our leaders these are important issues. Join the movement and become one of the 200,909 (and growing) young voters building the bridge to a new future. Demand real, tangible, CHANGE!