Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Obama, and 14 Other Change-Makers Share Advice They'd Give First-Time Voters

"Read up on who you're voting for and do your own research. From a presidential level all the way down to a local level and what's happening in your town. Formulate your own opinions on political issues, and figure out where you stand on your own two feet. I think as young people, we formulate a lot of our opinions based off our environment and the things we hear around us. Our families and friends can be really influential, and it's easy to just go along with what you're absorbing. But really take the time to look into it, figure out what you're passionate about, and on what side of history you want to stand on without being influenced by anyone else."