Civic involvement is a proven way for young people to pursue their goals, and Our Future Voice is committed to providing structured ways to participate in public affairs. We recognize the power of experience-based programs to positively change young people’s lives–including internships, volunteerism, student-run advocacy and public forums for debate–and that investments in these activities can nurture the public values of a new generation. As public and private support for education is cut, the opportunities for future leaders are diminished. We seek new ways to leverage our shared interests to continue investments in these opportunities, and in America’s future.

By participating in Our Future Voice programs, we can collectively address fundamental generational challenges including:

• America’s long-term fiscal health and our common economic interests and responsibilities
• Our definition of America’s proper role in current and future world affairs
• The rising costs of higher education and the simultaneous drop in real career opportunities
• The high level of rancor in our current political discourse, and the desire to recommit to our shared democratic values of respectful debate

The 2012 elections bring new opportunities for renewed debate about these and other challenges, and participation in Our Future Voice programs can empower YOU to make a difference.

Our Future Starts Now!

In 2008, Barack Obama made history by being elected as America’s first African-American president…

In 2010, the Republicans, led by current Speaker Boehner, swept into the House Majority…

In 2011, the Tea Party forced the issues of US government spending and debt to the top of the political agenda, while the Occupy Movement agitated for the interests of the “other 99 percent.”

What will you be doing during the historic 2012 elections?