Will young Americans finally rock the vote?

By Jane Eisner

Twenty years ago, I published "Taking Back the Vote: Getting American Youth Involved in Our Democracy."

The book grew out of a personal passion: Once my oldest child was able to cast a ballot, I became fascinated with the potential and obstacles facing our youngest voters.

I delved into the lengthy and messy midcentury struggle to pass the 26th Amendment, extending the franchise to 18-year-olds.