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Democrats and Republicans disagree on what political violence even is
The crux of the disagreement? Whether the government’s actions can constitute violence. An analysis by Newhouse Professor Brian Schaffner and Tufts University senior Miles Kendrick.
SF Gate
Gen Z students are embracing the 'Kirk doctrine' on California campuses
In the first school year since the killing of Charlie Kirk, young conservatives are charting their own path. This article quotes CIRCLE research and Communications Lead Alberto Medina about issues that matter to young people and youth-led movements.
The Fulcrum
The Myth of Youth Apathy
"The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University has historically tracked youth voting trends and found that both 2020 and 2024 were historically high years for young adult turnout. As a student at Vanderbilt University, I’ve seen my peers volunteering at tables outside of dormitories, dining halls, and classrooms to register hundreds of fellow students to vote and encourage them to go to the polls. If young people truly didn’t care, they wouldn’t be showing up!"
NPR
Colleges are trying to boost student voting. A Trump probe freezes data for that work
Colleges face tough decisions about whether and how to promote student voting.
POLITICO
Trump’s voter crackdown reaches college campuses
The administration's moves to tighten voting rules could dampen student participation in a midterm election where control of Congress may be decided by small margins.
WBUR