Boyle Heights Missing From Political Map: With Voting Comes Change
Only a third of registered voters in Boyle Heights voted in 2008, compared to 78% of registered voters nationally. While affected like any Americans by decisions made by Washington politicians, Boyle Heights residents have a voter turnout problem. A large number of infrequent voters and undocumented residents (who cannot vote) contribute to Boyle Heights’ unheard voices. Read the story on Boyle Heights Beat.