Youth Need Trust and Connections to Navigate the Digital Media Landscape
Part of the "Our Take" series of young leaders' perspectives on engaging in democracy.
Centering Indigenous Values and Addressing Barriers to Native Youth's Civic Engagement
Part of the "Our Take" series of young leaders' perspectives on engaging in democracy.
Rising Where We’re Rooted: How Local Organizations Are Rebuilding Youth Trust
Part of the "Our Take" series of young leaders' perspectives on engaging in democracy.
Lowering the Voting Age Can Instill Civic Responsibility in Youth
Part of the "Our Take" series of young leaders' perspectives on engaging in democracy.
Youth Trust Peers, Local Government, and Institutions They See Taking Action
On the other hand, social media companies, major political parties, and Congress are among young people’s least trusted institutions.
Report: How Does Gen Z Really Feel about Democracy?
Our new study finds three distinct profiles of democratic attitudes among youth, with major implications for strengthening youth engagement and protecting democracy.
Young People and the 2024 Election: Struggling, Disconnected, and Dissatisfied
Initial findings from CIRCLE’s post-election youth poll highlight diverse barriers and a focus on economic issues among youth who didn’t vote
Overall Youth Turnout Down From 2020 But Strong in Battleground States
Young voters backed Harris overall but shifted toward Trump compared to 2020, especially white youth and young men
Youth Expertise - Insufficient Representation Hurts Youth Civic Engagement
To create a more inclusive civic environment, we must address the barriers that prevent young people from contributing meaningfully to their communities.