Why should you vote? Eastern Kentucky youth speak out on how your vote can make real change. Read the full description.
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AMI youth producers and NYU Tisch Scholars collaborated on this audio PSA that asks listeners to put aside all the excuses they have about not voting, and get out to the polls and make their voices heard.
