Many people like to talk about how important voting is, how it's your civic duty and responsibility as an adult. Eric Liu agrees with all that, but he also thinks it's time to bring joy back to the ballot box. The former political speechwriter details how he and his team are fostering the culture around voting in the 2016 US presidential election -- and closes with a powerful analysis of why anyone eligible should show up on Election Day.

Eric Liu: There's no such thing as not voting

There's no such thing as not voting

The 'Joy of Voting' initiative revives participatory democracy with creative, communal electoral activities in various cities.

Not voting willingly cedes power to oppositional forces, reinforcing the importance of participation in shaping societal outcomes.

Reviving the joy of voting can transform civic engagement and strengthen democracy, making voting a vibrant, communal act.