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  The Importance of Voting and Civic Responsibility: Why Every Voice Matters  |AS Your Voice| Your vote isn't just a piece of paper it's your direct line to shaping the world around you.  Whether you're a first-time voter feeling overwhelmed by the process, a busy parent wondering  if your single vote really matters, or someone who's stepped back from politics but wants to  re-engage, understanding the importance of voting and civic responsibility can transform  how you see your role in democracy. Every election, from local school board races to presidential campaigns, creates ripple effects  that touch your daily life. Your voice contributes to decisions about education funding,  healthcare access, infrastructure improvements, and countless other issues that impact your  community. We'll explore how democratic participation forms the backbone of positive change and  why your individual vote carries more...

Climate Anxiety: Why Gen Z Is More Stressed Than Any Other Generation  | AS Your Voice | Imagine lying in bed at night, trying to sleep, but your mind keeps thinking about melting ice caps , wildfires , and floods . You’re not alone. Studies show that more than half of young people today say climate change makes them feel worried, scared, or even hopeless. Some even say it affects their ability to focus in school, work, or just enjoy life.  Climate Anxiety Introduction    | AS Your Voice | This is called climate anxiety . It refers to the stress, fear, or sorrow that others experience if they consider what's going to happen to the planet. It's not ordinary stress, like worrying about taking a test.  It's the weighty concern that the world around us is evolving in perilous directions, and that things may worsen. Gen Z :  youth and young adults today experience this most intensely of any generation before. Why? Because they've grown up with constant new...