Eyes on US youth vote

The millennials (18 to 30-year olds) have become the topic of conversation as Americans consider the youth vote in this years upcoming presidential election.

In a recent Food for Thought discussion at the United States Public Affairs Section in Harare, two American students Grace Chung and Michael Caldwell, presented papers on the importance of civic education and youth participation in politics.

Sometimes, one of the reasons young people do not get involved in politics or follow politics, is because they are not interested in it.

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