The document discusses civic engagement, particularly among young adults. It notes that politics in the US is dominated by wealthy, older, and more educated groups as they are most likely to vote. When certain groups do not vote or advocate for themselves, their priorities are less likely to be addressed by politicians. This can create a cycle where disengagement leads to irrelevance leads to more disengagement. The document also mentions some voting restrictions in the US and shows examples of civic engagement efforts by Year Up in different cities. It prompts the reader to consider how to increase civic participation through actions like voting and advocacy.