One-Third of Youth in Iowa Poised to Caucus; Strong Support for Sanders
Our exclusive poll of young Iowans suggest the potential for historic youth participation--and may spell trouble among young voters for national polling leader Joe Biden.
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Growing Voters: 18 Ways Youth Under 18 Can Contribute to Elections
Underage youth may not be able to vote in the general election, but their voices and actions can be a vital part of the political process
CIRCLE and Arthur: Using Children's Media to Promote Civic Education
Our Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg has been a key consultant on the popular educational animated show as it incorporated civic lessons and themes.
Celebrating Media Literacy Week! 10 Ways Media Literacy Matters in 2020
The upcoming presidential election is a valuable opportunity to teach young people how to understand, create, and engage with news and other media.
Youth Turnout Among Teens Shows Need for Growing Voters
We estimate that only 23% of eligible voters under age 20 cast ballots in the 2018 midterm elections.
Voting with their Wallets: The Largely Untapped Potential of Youth As Political Donors
Our research show that youth contribute to electoral campaigns at similar rates than older adults.
Growing Voters: Engaging Youth Before they Reach Voting Age to Strengthen Democracy
Multiple stakeholders have a role to play in creating the conditions for increased and more equitable youth voting.
28% of Young People Voted in 2018
Our new turnout estimate based on voter file data from 42 states shows a significant increase compared to 2014.
Youth Voting Rose in 2018 Despite Concerns about American Democracy
Young people are simultaneously worried, hopeful, and motivated to be part of the solution.