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USA Today
This small voting bloc could decide Maine's Senate race
Leela Strong, senior director of CIRCLE, is quoted in this USA Today piece,"There seems to be a resonance with young people and candidates who hear and see their concerns, specifically about the economy and about challenging systems that aren't working." This article was reprinted in over 100 additional outlets.
The New York Times
We Hate to Break It to You, but Maybe We’re Not That Polarized
Brian F. Schaffner and Stephen Ansolabehere of the Cooperative Election Study pen this op-ed on partisan animosity related to a recent study they conducted showing the similarities between Democrats and Republicans.
CommonWealth Beacon
Faced with crippling housing crisis, Beacon Hill nibbles at the edges
This article cites a report from cSPA that finds a likely Massachusetts ballot question called the “Legalize Starter Homes” initiative would lead to about 750 new homes a year on average if it passes.
WBUR
Mass. high court is blocking some potential ballot questions
Evan Horowitz, executive director of cSPA, joins this episode of Morning Edition to explain the stakes and the context around Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rulings that struck down two ballot questions that dealt with the cost of living.
WHYY Pennsylvania 12 TV
Philadelphia students step into City Hall simulation to tackle World Cup investment, city challenges
This article cites research from CIRCLE that found only 40% of all youth and 34% of young people of color say they’re well-qualified to participate in politics.
USA Today