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Manisha Claire

Manisha Claire is a writer whose work has appeared in the Atlantic, JSTOR Daily and Jezebel, among other publications. She lives in Massachusetts.

Stories from this author

A march in support of the Vote 18 movement in Seattle in 1969 and buttons advocating for youth enfranchisement in the Smithsonian's collections.

How Young Activists Got 18-Year-Olds the Right to Vote in Record Time

In 1971, more than 10 million 18– to 20-year-olds got the right to vote thanks to an amendment with bipartisan support