At almost every demonstration I attend, I hear the same question: “Where are the young people?”

This screening of The Young Vote invites us to sit with that question more seriously.

The documentary follows a diverse group of students and activists during the 2020 election to explore young people’s perceptions of voting and civic engagement. Rather than reducing a generation to apathy, it offers a closer look at how young people think about participation, representation, and their relationship to the political system.

Following the screening, there will be a live Q&A with Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy, founder of the Texas Voter Project and a featured participant in the film.

Come watch the film, hear directly from someone in it, and join a conversation about what youth civic engagement actually looks like right now.

Whether this is your first time ever considering getting near a firearm—much less stepping onto a gun range—or you grew up with guns in your home, this is an opportunity for the girls, gays, and gun experts of South Austin to get together for a day at the range to learn, practice, and share the skills necessary to feel confident and safe with firearms.

These events are designed to create a welcoming space for women, queer people, and supportive allies who are curious about firearms but may not always feel comfortable entering traditional gun spaces. Together we’ll build practical knowledge around safe handling and responsible ownership while learning from one another and strengthening a community grounded in safety, education, and mutual respect.

Please invite your like-minded friends!