The rise of Gen Z could foretell the fall of Trumpism
POLITICO
This major feature on Gen Z's political participation cites CIRCLE data on youth activism and on the issues that matter most to young people.
College students upended by the pandemic wrestle with yet another challenge: How to vote this fall?
The Washington Post
Our Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg comments on young people's interest in political engagement and social change in 2020.
'There's so much energy right now': Youth organizers tackle voter engagement amid a pandemic
CNN
CIRCLE research on young people's political enthusiasm in 2020 and commitment to social change informs this CNN piece on youth political participation.
The Gloomers Are Here — and They're Ready to Vote
InStyle
Our Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg shares CIRCLE data and comments on young people's passion for political change.
‘COVID can’t kill democracy.’ March For Our Lives uses art to encourage youth vote.
Miami Herald
This piece on the role of young activists highlight's Florida's high ranking in CIRCLE's Youth Electoral Significance Index.
These Teens Are Leading the Fight to Lower the Voting Age
Teen Vogue
This piece on lowering the voting age cites CIRCLE research and includes commentary from our Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsnberg.
How Gen Z Is Using TikTok to Reshape the Election
YR Media
CIRCLE's Abby Kiesa and Kristian Lundberg comment on how youth can use digital media as a tool for activism and electoral engagement.
Gen Z’s Protest Zeal Stirs Democratic Hopes for Energy at Polls
Bloomberg News
Bloomberg cites CIRCLE data on young people's political engagement and the connections between activism and voting.
Young people's political activism on the rise, poll finds
The Fulcrum
The Fulcrum reports on our 2020 pre-election youth poll, which finds high levels of youth participation in civic and political life.
'We're tired of waiting': GenZ is ready for a revolution
CNN
CIRCLE Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg offers commentary on young people's experiences and commitment to social change.
'It was time to take charge': the Black youth leading the George Floyd protests
The Guardian
CIRCLE Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg comments on the rise of youth activism in protests over racial justice.
Young Activists Pour Energy Into Protests, But What About The Election?
NPR
Reporting on youth activism highlights CIRCLE data on the rise in young people's participation and its potential to lead to higher youth voter turnout.