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How Much Do Doubts About Election Fairness Affect Voting - and Democracy?

It’s complicated, say Tufts political experts, but there are ways to increase participation and voting.

College students vote at historic rate in the 2020 election

Tisch College's Institute for Democracy & Higher Education (IDHE) released Democracy Counts 2020, a national report on student participation in the 2020 election. Read the full report to learn more about the record-breaking student voting rates at the link.

College student voting rates skyrocketed in 2020

New report from Institute for Democracy & Higher Education finds college-student engagement with 2020 election jumped to record level, approaching that of voters overall.

Tufts University Dialogue Center Announces New Director

Dr. Kenann McKenzie to lead the Generous Listening and Dialogue (GLAD) Center at Tisch College; center focuses on civic engagement, listening and dialogue on challenging issues

John Kerry: Global Climate Change Puts ‘Life Itself at Risk’

The U.S. Presidential Envoy for Climate, Kerry urged universities to address climate change in keynote speech at Talloires Network Leaders Conference.

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FiveThirtyEight

White, Evangelical And … Progressive

Cooperative Election Study data from 2020 showing that most white evangelicals are Republican is referenced in this piece.

A Vision for Building a Multiracial Democracy

Dayna Cunningham, the new Tisch College dean, outlines key opportunities and responsibilities for higher education in shaping the next generation of engaged citizens.

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The Washington Post

Virginia’s upcoming election pits rural voters against urban ones. Why is there such a divide?

Cooperative Election Study data on voters before and after the 2020 election is analyzed in this article

Tufts Campaign School 2022 Application Period Now Open!

The Tufts Campaign School, offered virtually in January 2022, is a unique, week-long opportunity for college students to learn how campaigns work, to hear directly from industry experts, and to explore future careers in the exciting world of political and advocacy campaigns. Apply now to reserve your spot!