Heather Smith

How the War on Young Voters Is Deteriorating Our Democracy

Heather Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

Heather Smith

Young voter participation has been on the rise. But at the same time we are now seeing a concerted state-by-state effort to construct new barriers and even reverse existing laws that created greater access.

Rock the Vote Featured Artist: The Belle Brigade

Heather Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

Heather Smith

Each month Rock the Vote introduces our community to socially-conscious artists who are making music that inspire others to promote civic engagement. Meet The Belle Brigade.

9/11: Remembering the Fallen & Building a Generation's Future

Heather Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

Heather Smith

Today we reflect on the terrorist attack that shook the country and shaped our generation's future. Amid a fury of debate over whether a mosque should...

New 'Democracy Class' Brings Civics Education to High Schools Nationwide

Heather Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

Heather Smith

As schools start this fall, Rock the Vote wants every student to have a new favorite subject - Democracy Class. The free and non-partisan class taught...

Selective Math: Midterm Projections for Millennials Miss the Mark

Heather Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

Heather Smith

Election enthusiasts who've been gleefully gossiping for months about the narratives that will frame November's midterm contests got their first subst...

Young Voters Among First to Benefit from Health Care Legislation [VIDEO]

Heather Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

Heather Smith

While many of the rights established by Congress' passage of health care legislation will get phased in over time, young people who will vote in November's critical midterm elections will actually begin to benefit from some provisions now.