Press Releases
Here's a selection of recent press releases from Rock the Vote:
18-29 Year Olds Have Highest Uninsured Rate in the U.S.
Rock the Vote to Launch Campaign on Health Care
Washington, DC - 01 Jun 2009
Rock the Vote Nights Launches in D.C. Featuring Wale
Official Concert of America’s Future Now Conference June 3rd
Washington, DC - 20 May 2009
Rock the Vote Nominated for Webby Award for Activism
Washington, DC - 28 Apr 2009
Rock the Vote Praises Passage of Economic Recovery Package, Urged by Thousands of Young Americans
Nearly 10,000 Rock the Vote members contacted their members of Congress
Washington, DC - 19 Feb 2009
Rock the Vote Kicks Off Five Premier Inaugural Events
Featuring Sheryl Crow, the Beastie Boys, Talib Kweli, Michael Franti, Adrian Grenier, Dresden Dolls and many more
Washington, DC - 16 Jan 2009
Rock the Vote and ck one Host Inauguration Party
Featuring Live Performances by: Michael Franti & Spearhead, Talib Kweli, The Dresden Dolls,The Honey Brothers featuring Adrian Grenier,Andrew Vladeck, Ari Gold, Daniel Green, and D.S. Posner
Special Guest Appearance by Burke
Washington, DC & New York - 14 Jan 2009
Rock The Vote Presents the "Hey, America Feels Kinda' Cool Again" Inaugural Gala
Featuring BEASTIE BOYS, SHERYL CROW, CITIZEN COPE and Friends
Monday, January 19 at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC
Washington, DC - 13 Jan 2009
Youth Vote Rivals Largest in American History
Washington, DC - 05 Nov 2008
Morning Turnout Shows Voter Surge in Dozens of Youth Dense Precincts Across the Country
Despite long lines and obstacles young voters are flooding the polls
Washington DC - 04 Nov 2008
Young Voters Hit Record Turnout in States Across the Country
Voter suppression tactics target young voters on Facebook and mobile phones; despite this, young voters turn out big
Washington, DC - 04 Nov 2008
Young Voters Already Exceeding 2004 tallies at 4:00 pm EST
Reports from youth-dense precincts in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida, and Nevada indicate that voter turnout among 18-29 year-olds has already surpassed 2004 levels. With the exception of the University of Nevada which is just 49 votes shy as of 4:00 pm.
Washington DC - 04 Nov 2008
YOUNG VOTERS MAKE HISTORY
Washington, DC - 04 Nov 2008
Youth Voters Poised to Make History on Election Day 2008
Rock the Vote is on the ground in Ohio, Colorado, Michigan, Indiana and Virginia to ensure young voters go to the polls and their votes are counted.
Washington, DC - 31 Oct 2008
Rock the Vote Statement on the NYT's article "Digital-Age Voters in Electoral Limbo"
- 25 Oct 2008
Rock the Vote Launches Election Protection Program
PSAs featuring Ashanti, Samuel L Jackson, Robert DeNiro, Rosie Perez, and John Leguizamo urge individuals to call 1-866-OUR-VOTE for questions or problems at the polls
Washington DC - 23 Oct 2008
ROCK THE VOTE’S ROAD TRIP TEAMS UP WITH BOW WOW’S WALK ACROSS AMERICA CAMPAIGN
Washington, DC - 21 Oct 2008
ROCK THE VOTE ROAD TRIP HITS THE STREETS THROUGH ELECTION DAY
BEASTIE BOYS, JACK JOHNSON, BEN HARPER, TENACIOUS D, SANTOGOLD, AND MORE TO SUPPORT ROCK THE VOTE WITH ROAD TRIP STOPS
Washington, DC - 16 Oct 2008
Rock the Vote Launches “Get out the Vote” Campaign
PSA Featuring Adrian Grenier and Online Election Center
Washington, DC - 14 Oct 2008
MEDIA ADVISORY: Rock the Vote’s Road Trip is coming to Omaha!
Omaha, NE - 14 Oct 2008
Rock the Vote Registers Record Breaking 2 Millionth Voter
Morgan Reed- Parker celebrates historic campaign and pledges to vote
Washington, DC - 06 Oct 2008
