“Ripe For Organizing”: Youth Civic Engagement Lessons from Alabama
Our analysis of the landscape of youth participation in Alabama highlights challenges and opportunities in a state with a rich history of civic action
Youth Lack Community Connections that Are Critical to Civic Engagement
Half of young people are not spending time with others in person, and those youth are less likely to vote and participate in civic life.
Youth Are Taking Civic Action, But Need Opportunities and Support to Overcome Socioeconomic Barriers
Young people belong to movements, engage in protests, and advocate for issues. But there’s a disconnect between their economic concerns and struggles, and their capacity to engage in democracy.
Report: Improving Communities through Youth Civic Engagement in Afterschool Settings
CIRCLE and The Afterschool Alliance Share New Data, Recommendations, and Tools to Strengthen Student Engagement
Barriers and Hardships: Why Some Youth Didn’t Vote in 2024
Lack of information, educational inequities, and financial struggles shaped youth participation in the past election.
New Restrictions on Voter Registration Are Likely to Harm Young Voters
Laws like the SAVE Act and similar statewide legislation could impose onerous barriers to youth electoral participation.
Lack of Civic Support for Rural Youth May Lead to Lower Civic Engagement
CIRCLE survey data suggests young people in rural communities need more than access to information and opportunities: they need support to vote and take civic action.
Understanding the Essential Role of Broadband Access For An Equitable Democracy
Read more about the event that brought together digital equity community organizers, scholars, and policy stakeholders.
Growing Voters in Rural Communities
Supporting Youth, Creating Opportunity, and Strengthening Democracy