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Young American’s Protest (YAP!) is an online tool to get the next generation involved in the democratic process. Zainab, a former candidate for Raleigh mayor, is a deeply motivated millennial, who wants people to understand that democracy can be expressed in more ways than just through voting. Although voting is an integral part of the democratic process, Zainab believes that there is much untapped potential for political activism, particularly on the local level. When describing YAP!, Zainab wants it to not only be a tool for increasing local civic participation, but also for changing the prevailing mindset around how we participate in our democracy.

Mar 23, 2021   /