From Exclusion to Empowerment: A Senior’s Perspective on the Youth Vote

Pulaski Academy senior Salma Eid examines the alarming youth voter turnout in Arkansas—just 33% in the 2022 midterms—and offers a powerful insight: this is not due to apathy, but to systemic exclusion.

As a Summer Youth Ambassador with Get Loud Arkansas, she actively addressed barriers—such as restrictive registration laws and limited voting access—by engaging with peers and communities in meaningful civic outreach. Her article calls for the recognition of youth as active participants in democracy, urging us to invest in access, civic education, and partnerships.

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