EDITOR'S NOTE: This was posted for the 2020 election cycle but it is still timely.
September 28, 2020
For a lot of people, voting is a serious civic duty. They show up to the polls on election day, they know exactly who and what they’re voting for, and they leave the polling place with a sense of pride.
But for many others, voting can be viewed as too much of a hassle, too much pressure, or a useless endeavor. There are a lot of reasons why people don’t vote, but we believe it’s important to ensure everyone’s voices are heard on election day.
So we put together a short list of reasons why your vote really does matter—and a little bit of insight into why.