Thank you, @taylorswift13, for voicing what #OnlyTheYoung can do. https://t.co/dTNt7XLDxi. Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. The general trend in voter turnout for American elections has been decreasing for all age groups, but "young people's participation has taken the biggest nosedive". Swift allowed her song "Only the Young" to be used in a political ad that urges young people to vote and condemns the Trump administration. There's even a shot of Swift's friend Selena Gomez dancing in a shirt with "VOTE" written on it. Abortion Pills Exist. The only Swedish MEP was Max Andersson (Greens/EFA), and he voted with Julia. #AllHandsOnDeck.BTW Taylor’s taxes would go up under Biden.#PeopleOverProfits #ThisEnergy https://t.co/ZdJRhawLom, Come through @taylorswift13 .. #vote https://t.co/L7zjiiNVQm, #onlytheyoung, we have just begun. Only the good vote young. There's also video of immigrant children at the border, separated from their families, before Melania Trump's "I Don't Really Care, Do U?" How's This for a 42nd Birthday Present, Kourtney!?! By Sade Spence. For the first time ever, Taylor Swift has allowed one of her songs to be used in a political ad. The ad begins with voiceover of vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris saying, "Why are so many powerful people trying to make it so difficult for us to vote?" Taylor's politically-charged song "Only the Young" is used in the music vid that addresses voter suppression and her beef with Trump... while highlighting what … You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Dimitrios KambourisGetty Images Taylor Swift talks politics on her song “Only the Young.” In the song, Taylor references the 2018 midterm elections, Donald Trump, and gun violence in … Taylor Swift's "Only The Young" Lyrics Are A Call For Her Fans To Vote. Taylor's politically-charged song "Only the Young" is used in the music vid that addresses voter suppression and her beef with Trump ... while highlighting what Biden and Kamala Harris can do. We give you the tools to register to vote, find your polling location, vote by mail and more for all 50 states and DC! Swift's politically-charged song "Only The Young" is used in … Images of people getting emotional on election night, participating in women's marches, and protesting the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh follow. 10. Several adolescents are shown with "I Voted" stickers, as well as at Biden/Harris marches. You can see it now on his Twitter feed. Most young people in the United States don’t vote. Thank you @TaylorSwift13 and my friend @EricSwalwell for showing young people what's at stake in this election. Several hashtags are used to conclude the message, including #ClimateChangeIsReal, #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter, #ICantBreathe, #NovemberIsComing, #EndGunViolence, #Juneteenth, #WearAMask, #BlueWave2020, and finally #Vote. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. She wrote it following the 2018 midterms. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. ", Up there's the finish line. I want to know what convinces young people to register. In 2020, the vote choice of young voters (ages 18-29) varied by educational attainment and race/ethnicity: the only subgroup of youth in which a majority indicated they voted for President Trump were young white voters without college experience: 57% supported the President to … Our future is worth our fight. Fewer than half of Americans 18 to 29 voted in the 2016 presidential election — a gap of more than 15 points compared with the overall turnout. Then Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Attorney General William Barr are seen right afterwards. Sen. Kamala Harris was one of many high-profile people to praise Swift's allowance of the song to be used in the Biden/Harris 2020 ad. Read. Swalwell wrote alongside the ad, invoking lyrics from the song. Released earlier this year as part of her Miss Americana Netflix documentary, this is the first campaign ad she's allowed the track to be used in. Labour is currently winning the young vote, despite being more than 20 points behind overall, according to a new poll. On July 4 all Swedish MEPs will vote, so reach out to them all! CNN reporter Oliver Darcy tweeted, "Swalwell tells me he cold pitched @taylorswift13 on this spot, and she green lit it — it's the first political ad she's granted permission for her music to be used in. "Only the Young" isn't all hopeful, however. And Yes, They're Legal. Miss Americana wants YOU to vote. Jan. 31, 2020 . Scroll. ", © 2021 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Taylor Swift's lending her voice to a political ad that takes aim at Donald Trump's presidency and the problems plaguing America ... while encouraging young people to vote for Joe Biden. They were created and managed by Jo Perry. Our opinions are finally respected and it is asked for via ballot marks. As the 23-year-old supermodel flashed a hint of her gym-honed midriff, she appeared to be parting ways with her signature California blonde waves for a darker shade. Let’s run! But the ad … jacket is shown. Virtual Worldwide Concert Crashes and Burns, Cage Fighting Is 'Most Terrifying Thing In The World', ©2021 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. They recorded the song some time prior to the release of Taylor’s “Lover” album which dropped in August of 2019. Taylor Swift's political anthem "Only the Young" is now featured in a 2020 presidential election ad, the first time she's allowed the track to be used. 9. heyo 20.06.2018 Ask for the commission internal (jrc) literature review on auxiliary rights. When the song says, "They aren't gonna help us, too busy helping themselves," the recent confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett is shown, followed by protests against police brutality and rampant wildfires along the West Coast. pic.twitter.com/q4EAJwwzqG. The youth vote in the United States is the cohort of 18–24 year-olds as a voting demographic. Let’s run!" It is a gay polling station with the highest voter turnout in France. California congressman Eric Swalwell pursuded popular icon Taylor Swift agreed for the first time ever to let one of her songs be used in a political video. George Pimentel/Getty Images For the first time ever, Taylor Swift has allowed one of her songs to be used in a political ad. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, Marjorie Taylor Greene Challenged AOC to a Debate, Cop Who Fatally Shot Daunte Wright Will Be Charged. When you realize that this is the first time @taylorswift13 has allowed her music to be used in a political ad, you can fully grasp the idea of how important this election is. Earlier this month, Swift formally endorsed Biden/Harris in the 2020 presidential election. 5 min read. But do we decide to do with this new found power? And Mejia says his generation's political enthusiasm extends beyond voting. The singer has become an outspoken critic of the President over the past 2 years, starting when she announced she was voting Democrat in Tennessee back in November 2018. But, as the song indicates, young people are offered as the solution. Jude Law Is Going To Be 'Young Dumbledore', Taylor Says 'Red' Is Only 'True Breakup Album', Of Course This Is What Taylor Swift's Clothing Line Looks Like, Taylor Swift Wrote a Love Song to New York City. As Taylor sings, "They aren't gonna help us / Too busy helping themselves / They aren't gonna change this / We gotta do it ourselves," the message is clear ... young people have to step up ... and vote Trump out. October 31, 2020. It's a beautiful day to be a Swiftie. Researchers in Edinburgh find no clear evidence young people will follow their parents and vote the same as them in the Scottish independence referendum. "Only The Young" est né après les élections sénatoriales américaines de 2018, où Taylor Swift s'était pour la première fois impliquée personnellement en appelant ses jeunes fans à s'enregistrer sur les listes électorales pour voter, affichant son soutien publique aux démocrates. ELLE participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. In Miss Americana, Swift spoke about writing the song to inspire young voters who may have been disappointed by the losses of candidates like Beto O'Rourke and Stacey Abrams in 2018. Taylor Swift lends her song “Only the Young” to new “get out the youth vote” ad – Music News. Or perhaps we can say she wants youngsters to vote more and perhaps even ... “Only the Young” was written and produced by Taylor and Joel Little. Intelligencer Taylor Swift approves this message. Taylor Swift is continuing to use her voice to spark change and get young people to vote ahead of Tuesday's U.S. election. This content is imported from Twitter. Then Swift's song begins with the lyrics "It keeps me awake / The look on your face/ The moment you heard the news." The second verse is a bit more intense, describing the fears and horrors young people face, including the overwhelming amount of school shootings. As Swift sings about the "big, bad man with his big, bad plans," footage of a COVID-19 positive President Trump taking off his mask at the White House is shown. George Pimentel/Getty Images For the first time ever, Taylor Swift has allowed one of her songs to be used in a political ad.. That's according to California Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell, who tells ABC News that he pitched Taylor on the idea of incorporating her song "Only the Young" -- featured in her documentary Miss Americana-- for an ad urging young people to vote. "Up there's the finish line. Vote. Only the Young were an English pop group consisting of Mikey Bromley, Betsy-Blue English, Charlie George and Parisa Tarjomani. On Friday, Rep. Eric Swalwell tweeted a new Biden/Harris 2020 political ad that features Swift's activism anthem, "Only the Young." Swift endorsed Biden, saying America has a chance to heal under him. "Young people are finally realizing that in order to see change for whatever change you want to see, you have to vote." From there, Swift's lyrics ring out as troubling events from the past 4 years -- mass shootings, children being separated from their parents at the border, civil unrest, Trump's maskless defiance -- all juxtaposed with images of hope and leadership. A. Jokiel 20.06.2018 Why is the U.K. voting exactly? Our future is worth our fight.Thank you, @taylorswift13, for voicing what #OnlyTheYoung can do. As a young voter, I’m most interested in finding ways to get other people my age to vote. Many policy areas specifically affect the youth of the United States, such as education issues and the juvenile justice system. Taylor Swift has lent her song, “Only the Young,” to an ad from Democratic representative Eric Swalwell, aimed at increasing youth voter turnout. We know this because Taylor has stated that she personally decided not to feature it on the album. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! Chronicle Reporter. The group previously featured George Shelley, who auditioned for ninth series of The X Factor as a soloist who was later added to Union J who made the live shows, eventually finishing in fourth place in the semi-final. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. Savannah Walsh is an Editorial Fellow at ELLE.com. Why Reversing the Trans Military Ban Isn't Enough, Cori Bush on Bringing Her Activism to Congress, Do Not Put Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill, Sandrine Charles on Going From Pre-Law to PR. This was a Committee vote, with only 25 MEPs voting (out of all 751). Taylor Swift Lends ‘Only the Young’ to New Political Ad Song appears in get-out-the-vote spot from Democratic representative Eric Swalwell’s Remedy PAC Taylor Swift lends her song "Only the Young" to new "get out the youth vote" ad 10/30/2020 Army probes missing rifle from National Guard unit deployed to the Capitol The video includes scenes from #metoo #marchforourlives #BLM #ACB. She said ... "The change we need most is to elect a president who recognizes that people of color deserve to feel safe and represented, that women deserve the right to choose what happens to their bodies, and that the LGBTQIA+ community deserves to be acknowledged and included. https://t.co/T5EQO1GLnC. Voiceover from the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg ends the video, as she says, "Think about how you would like the world to be for your daughters and grandaughters." Finally we are more mature than the teenie boppers. "If you can shift the power by being bold enough, it won't be like this forever." The ad begins with the voice of Senator Harris asking, "Why are so many powerful people trying to make it so difficult for us to vote?". Menoboy Studios has opened a very special kind of polling station in Montpellier. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. That’s according to California Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell, who tells ABC News that he pitched Taylor on the idea of incorporating her song “Only the Young” — featured in her documentary Miss Americana — for an ad urging young people to vote. "We have three to four million people turning 18 in the next two years — resist," she said of the track. The voting booths are well-equipped and whether you belong to the Top Party or the Bottom Party, your ballot will be put into the box. The Young Vote is an organization dedicated to amplifying the power of young people in politics by guiding them through the voting process and publishing their perspectives on the policies that will determine their future. 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