Why Don’t Young People Vote, and What Can Be Done About It?
The New York Times
Our Director of Impact Abby Kiesa comments on the need for broad, comprehensive efforts to boost youth participation.
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Pandemic impacts how college students participate in election
CBS News
This CBS news segment features CIRCLE research on youth voter registration.
College Going Virtual Means Reaching Young Voters Online. Good
WIRED
Our Director of Impact Abby Kiesa comments on young people's enthusiasm in this election cycle and the importance of reaching youth online.
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.
When youth vote, they impact elections
Youth Journalism International
Data and commentary from CIRCLE informs this piece from a young journalist on the potential for youth impact on elections.
Social Media Companies Are Getting Out the Vote. Who Are They Reaching?
Bloomberg News
Our Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg comments on how our work has informed Snapchat's efforts to engage young people and facilitate voter registration.
Young Voters Could Play Major Role in 2020 Election
CNN
Our Director of Impact Abby Kiesa joined John King live on CNN to share our research on youth voting and what all stakeholders must do to ensure young people are ready to participate this November.
More Young Voters Say They Will ‘Definitely’ Vote This Year Than Prior Elections
Forbes
This piece cites CIRCLE research on the size of the youth electorate and on youth voter registration in 2020.
Why 'Vote' is the fashion slogan of the season
The Guardian
CIRCLE's Director of Impact, Abby Kiesa, comments on how young people create messages and craft their identities as participants in democracy.