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Commonwealth Beacon

With housing crisis, it often feels like same old story

This article cites a 2023 report from cSPA, conducted in conjunction with the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, that found about 36% of Community Preservation Act (CPA) communities have not met affordable housing requirements.
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The New York Times

What Are Young Voters Looking For?

Abby Kiesa of CIRCLE is quoted about the importance of “connecting elections to something that resonates with younger voters — that is meaningful to their lives.”
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ABC News

Issues, not candidates, are motivating young voters

Abby Kiesa of CIRCLE, is quoted about why young voters are likely to be motivated by issues and less by a specific candidate. CIRCLE analysis of Edison Research National Election Pool exit poll on what issues influenced youth voters in the 2022 midterms is also referenced.