Should I Vote?

The brief answer is yes. Essentially, voting is every American citizen's civic duty. Participating in the democratic system ensures the survival of the representative democracy system.

Realistically, the Trump administration is inadvertently shifting political norms and inciting increased polarization across party lines. Voting is more important than ever during the Trump presidency, and political indifference is no longer an option. In order to spur positive change, individuals must firmly believe in their personal values and convictions and vote for the candidates that best align with those values. Choosing not to vote ensures that our demographic does not obtain the high priority it deserves on Washington's political agenda; instead, politicians choose to focus their efforts on active small minorities which do not represent the needs of the nation as a whole.

How do I vote? 

Nowadays, registering to vote is becoming increasingly easier. A few ways to register include going to your college's voter registration drives or visiting your state's voter registration website (for my fellow Californians, I'll drop the link here: https://registertovote.ca.gov/). After successfully registering yourself as a United States voter, there are multiple options for voting day procedure. Absentee and early mail-in votes are great options--and the two most popular ballots after in-person voting.