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Niskanen

Can we believe the polls?

Newhouse Professor of Civic Studies Brian Schaffner joins this The Science of Politics podcast episode to discuss his research and work managing the Cooperative Election Study.
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Youth voter turnout on the rise as millions come of age

Alberto Medina, spokesperson for CIRCLE, says that “young people really vote and engage based on the issues that they care about, and that is what often drives and motivates their participation in the electoral process.” CIRCLE data on issues that are important to young voters is included.
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Forbes

How Educators And Leaders Can Prepare For Post-Election Uncertainty

Associate Dean Peter Levine is quoted at length about how educators can help prepare students for potential domestic political unrest by sharing historical context, teaching nonviolence, and cultivating constructive methods for achieving social change. Levine’s "Blog for Civic Renewal" is also referenced.
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