The Children’s Voting Colloquium listserv exists to share information among anyone interested in advancing children’s rights to vote. Members of the list include academics, policymakers, advocates, and children and youth.
read moreExperts agree that the health of U.S. democracy has declined in recent years—but what does that mean? The United States is experiencing two major forms of democratic erosion in its governing institutions: election manipulation and executive overreach. Most obviously, after the 2020 election, the sitting president, despite admitting privately that he had lost, attempted to […]
read moreAmerican citizens enjoy many rights and freedoms, but they also have a responsibility to be active in local, state, and federal issues. At a minimum, every eligible person should vote in every election. Ideally, Americans of all ages would also become involved in causes they are passionate about. Some believe that civics education can only […]
read moreOur most successful project of 2020 Election season was the design and facilitation of a satellite office on campus for the Ann Arbor City Clerk. Grounded in behavioral science research, the project sought to increase civic engagement on the University of Michigan campus by providing education about and access to voting. We designed the City […]
read moreWith the 2020 presidential election right around the corner, millions of newly eligible voters across the country are preparing to cast their ballot for the very first time. As one of the most important groups to turn up on Election Day, first-time voters make up 21% of the voting population in the U.S. However, these […]
read moreWe investigate options for college students to register and vote in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thedisruptions from COVID-19 have hit individuals across all walks of life. But with regard to electionsthe pandemic might have an especially large effect on college students who are not able to return to campusbecause their school has shifted exclusively […]
read moreEmpowering Communities at the Ballot Box: How to Increase Voter Participation describes what prevents people from voting, and outlines an action plan for individuals on how they can address voter turnout and voter rights issues.
read moreAt the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, part of Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, we’ve spent nearly two decades researching how best to grow, inform and mobilize young potential voters. Our findings reveal several key actions that parties, campaigns, advocacy organizations, educators and journalists can take […]
read moreA new snapshot provides insights into existing opportunities for election administrators to educate and work with young people. The snapshot shows how state code permits, allows and sometimes requires local education and election officials to engage and support teenagers’ participation in elections. This new resource comes from CIRCLE, a part of Tufts University’s Tisch College […]
read moreElectoral Vote Map is an interactive map to help you follow the 2020 presidential election. The site also features a series of explainers about how presidents are actually elected in the United States.
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