Building a pro-democracy Texas
Students spend all day on campus going from class to class, going out to a local spot for lunch, and then back to the dorm. Everything a student needs is on or near campus. But every election, polling places are simply not around. Azucena Arrieta, a student at Texas State University, knows this struggle all too … Read moreAzucena Arrieta
Undercounted and underrepresented. Growing up in the Dove Springs community in South East Austin comes with a stereotype. “They don’t vote. They aren’t educated. They don’t care.” This is a false narrative and reflection of a community that has spent years wanting to be heard and represented. Dove Springs, widely known as the “44” because … Read moreIdalis Maldonado
“Kids from all around the state go to different cities for college. However, when they first registered to vote, they did so at their home address which is different than their school address. This means that in order to vote, these individuals need to go back home. Not every student has the means to do … Read moreAlec Mendoza