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At age 14, Alabama native Ava Lowery launched a website with videos expressing her views on the war in Iraq. Today her site gets nearly two million hits a month, and has galvanized debate among young people about the war. Ava is one of This Brave Nation's heroes. Who's yours?

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At age 17, Ali Diaz insisted that all of her peers at Valley High School in West Des Moines should have their voices heard in the Iowa caucuses. She led the organizing efforts in her school to make sure that everyone eligible turned out -- and they did in record numbers.

We both know that working towards real change in a community is more often than not a thankless job. This Brave Nation and Rock the Vote are trying to change that. Can you nominate a young person in your community for the first-ever Brave Nation Young Activist Award?

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Since the beginning of June, The Nation and Brave New Films have been airing episodes of This Brave Nation, a documentary series featuring conversations between legendary social justice leaders and up-and-coming heroes of today, including Ava, who took a stand before she could even vote.

For the final episode, This Brave Nation and Rock the Vote need you. We are looking for unsung heroes in communities across the country. Between now and next Friday, This Brave Nation is accepting nominations for the award. The winner -- selected by the heroes featured so far in the series -- will earn a trip to Los Angeles, funding for their project, and will be featured in the 6th and final episode of This Brave Nation. Two winners will be chosen and dozens more will be highlighted online.

Rock the Vote is proud to have so many activists in our community. From those of us who table at concerts to register voters, to those that lobby to protect the rights of young voters, to all of you who are first-time voters this year, we are a community that values stepping up and taking action. Don't be shy; if you or someone you know has been working hard to make change in their community, let us know.

http://bravenation.com/heroes.php