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Voters' Guide to 2022 Massachusetts Ballot Questions

To help voters understand policy issues in Massachusetts, cSPA provides non-partisan research on all state ballot questions.

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The Boston Globe

Millionaires’ tax debate pivots on who, exactly, would end up paying new levy

A January 2022 report by cSPA examining the impact of an income tax surcharge for higher-earners in Massachusetts is mentioned in this article.

The Washington Post

Most Republican candidates endorse the ‘big lie’ — even when voters don’t

Brian Schaffner, Newhouse Professor of Civic Studies at Tufts University and co-director of the Cooperative Election Study, and Tufts student Brendan Hartnett pen this article on how they measure voters support of the belief that the 2020 election was stolen.

Is Democracy Under Threat?

From political polarization to voters who don't like to see their side lose, we’re in a time that will test just how resilient our democracy is.

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Who Has Your Back in a Weather Emergency?

When neighbors know who they can turn to during storms and heat waves, communities are more resilient to climate change. Tufts researchers are helping to build those social connections

Social Impact - Jumbo Style

Civic Semester alumni and staff share their reflections on the program.

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Tufts Community Day Returns without Missing a Beat

After a two-year hiatus, Tufts welcomes local neighbors back to campus.

Ending Gun Violence, One Law at a Time

When youth-led movements are willing to work with politicians on both sides, life-saving change is possible, says activist and Parkland school shooting survivor David Hogg.

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How Tufts Became an International Relations Powerhouse

Former provost Sol Gittleman reflects on the undergraduate program’s journey to its current position of strength