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Increasing Accessibility for Young Voters
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The SAVE Staff poses with Congresswoman Tubbs Jones and former Congressman Matthew McHugh after hosting a reception in the United States Capitol Building.
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May 21, 2008
The article focuses on different perspectives on registering young voters. It emphasizes the importance of thoughtful and educated voting, particularly among young voters. The story prominently features SAVE and quotes Executive Director Matthew Segal. Click here to read the entire story.
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May 15, 2008
The Associated Press article discusses the potential meaning of candidate merchandise sales. The article focuses on perceptions among young voters and quotes Executive Director Matthew Segal. Click here to read the entire story.
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May 6, 2008
Politico.com featured Executive Director Matthew Segal in a human interest piece. The story describes the hectic life that Segal leads as a college senior and a non-profit leader. It emphasizes Segal's ability to balance responsibilities to class and SAVE. Also, the story focuses on Segal's stewardship of SAVE. Click here to read the entire story.
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May 6, 2008
Colgate University features the work of senior Bobby Campbell, SAVE Director of Programs. The story discusses his role in co-founding SAVE and also the mission of the organization. Click here to read the entire story.
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April 28, 2008
The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding an Indiana state law requiring photo identification to vote received a wealth of media attention. SAVE's opposition to the decision is represented in each of these stories. Stories are posted on Politico.com, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and The Nation. Click on the headlines above to read the entire story.
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April 24, 2008
The recent increase in young voter participation grabbed the attention of Kent State University student media. The article discusses recent increases in young voter turnout, particularly in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and quotes SAVE Executive Director Matthew Segal. Click here to read the entire story.
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April 19, 2008
The Associated Press features an article out of Philadelphia, which discusses the differences between students and young workers. The article focuses on key issues, such as Iraq, health care, and the economy, pointing out the different perspectives between those in school and those in the workforce. The article quotes SAVE staff member Cynthia Padera, a student at the University of Pennsylvania. Click here to read the entire story.
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March 26, 2008
Imprint Magazine quoted Executive Director Matthew Segal on increased youth voter turnout in this election cycle. The story focuses on Senator Obama's targeted approach to young voters as a reason for his success. Click here to read the entire story.
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March 25, 2008
Politico.com featured a story on "vote caging," which is a mass challenge to the validity of registration of a group of voters. The tactic is typically used to target college students registered in their university towns. Executive Director Matthew Segal is quoted in the story, describing negative impact the tactic has on young voters. Click here to read the story.
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March 5, 2008
The Chronicle of Higher Education featured efforts by college students to vote in Ohio's primary on Tuesday. Students worked closely with administrators at their university and local boards of election to satisfy voter ID laws. Click here to read the entire story.
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March 3, 2008
Alexis Glick of Fox News devoted a recent blog to the power of the youth vote. Glick cited SAVE as an authority on the subject. The primary season has witnessed record turnout among young voters and the media is beginning to take notice. Click here to read the blog entry.
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March 3, 2003
The Columbia Chronicle (Columbia College in Chicago) ran a story emphasizing increased participation by young voters in recent elections. The bloc of youth voters have demonstrated its power by turning out in record numbers this primary season. Click here to read the story.
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February 20, 2008
The website for Campus Progress features a story on the voter IDs and the recent Supreme Court case. It highlights the impact the Court's decision may have on young voters. Executive Director Matthew Segal is quoted in the story. Click here to read the entire story.
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February 14, 2008
The Columbus Dispatch discussed the battle for the youth vote in this recent article. Executive Director Matthew Segal highlights the crucial role Ohio will play in the upcoming Democratic primary, specifically the potential role for young voters in shaping the outcome of the race. Click here to read the entire story.
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February 12, 2008
The issue of voter idenfication laws is the subject of another story. The controversial subject has sparked a string of recent stories. Executive Director Matthew Segal states SAVE's position opposing such laws as discriminatory and detrimental to youth voter turnout. Click here to read the entire story.
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February 11, 2008
The Cleveland Plain Dealer posted a story on increased turnout among young voters. Executive Director Matthew Segal is cited as an authority on the youth vote. Increased turnout is accompanied by participation and activism, which will lead to increased political power. Click here to read the entire story.
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February 7, 2008
Voice of America posted a story highlighting increased recent turnout among young voters. The story discusses why young adults are voting in greater numbers and its dramatic impact. The article highlights SAVE and Executive Director Matthew Segal as an authority on the subject. The story is accompanied by a video, which features an interview with Segal. Click here to read the story and watch the video.
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January 26, 2008
The SAVE forum with Sen. John Edwards on the eve of the South Carolina primary attracted several news stories. Click on the specific headline to read the story.
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