Nate Frentz of The Brennan Center for Justice argues that voluntary public funding of campaigns is the only viable alternative to keep young people in the political fray if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns a century of precedent in Citizens United v. FEC."The question is, Will younger voters, or any other economically disadvantaged group, be able to influence government to address these issues if the ability of corporations and labor unions to influence politics is made even stronger? Will the candidates with our interests in mind be able to compete with opponents backed by wealthier interests?"If the Supreme Court decides to overturn a century of precedent, the answers are bleak...Voluntary public funding for campaigns is one response we can call on Congress to make to the court's decision. While opening the floodgates on modern corporations' ability to fund electioneering would have unprecedented consequences, well-designed public funding systems could at least give serious candidates a better chance to compete, even if their stances aren't popular with wealthier interests. Public funding would also help allow the grass-roots activities we young Americans proved ourselves so capable of in 2008 continue to make a significant difference."Click here to read the full article.