Find your representatives, hear from public officials, know your rights, and take meaningful civic action with tools built for young people who want a voice in US democracy.
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OpenExplore — and bridge — political divides.
OpenFind who represents you in government.
OpenFriday, May 29
Know exactly where you need to go to cast your vote. Using a map application to find your polling place in advance can alleviate stress on Election Day and ensure you arrive on time. Even if you're not yet old enough to vote, it's good to know for the future.
Friday, May 29
If it makes you instantly angry, verify it before you amplify it.
One view supports stronger platform rules, labeling, and laws against harmful deepfakes. Another worries that broad rules could censor satire, art, political speech, or legitimate criticism.
A high school student's effort to make civic resources easier to find for other young people.
I'm Christopher Kricorian, a high school student in Simi Valley, California. I became interested in civic engagement through my work on climate change anxiety. I wanted to understand how young people could have a real voice in decisions that will shape our future, especially when many of those decisions are made before we are old enough to vote. So I started reaching out to local public officials through their websites, social media, and email. Most didn't respond. A few did. Those conversations helped me understand how local government actually works, why youth voices are often missing from it, and where young people can make a real difference. Civic Launch grew out of those conversations. I built it as a nonpartisan, beginner-friendly resource for young people who want to explore public issues, find ways to get involved, and take practical action in their own communities. I use AI-assisted tools to help build and improve the site. I lead the core research, outreach, editorial direction, and design decisions. When something is incomplete, under review, or corrected, I log it publicly on the 'Site updates & editorial notes' page.
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