Is It Working for Kids?

by Kids Forward | May 8, 2012

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During election season, candidates have a lot of opportunities talk about their priorities and the kinds of legislation they intend to champion. Our job as voters is to make candidates talk about the issues that matter to us, so that we can make informed decisions when we go to the polls. Unfortunately, children’s issues receive insufficient attention during candidate interviews, debates, and other forums. That needs to change.

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