Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE)

The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) focuses on the political life of young people in the United States, especially those who are marginalized or disadvantaged. CIRCLE’s scholarly research informs policy and practice for healthier youth development and a better democracy.

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CIRCLE in the News

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Harris urges young Americans to ‘stay in the fight’ in post-election speech

Data analysis from CIRCLE indicates that youth voter turnout in the 2024 election was lower than 2020’s historic rate is mentioned in this article.

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Will TikTok be banned? Donald Trump says he has a 'warm spot' for app as it faces January deadline

Research from Tisch College’s CIRCLE finding that as a whole youth voters favored Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election is mentioned. A Tufts Now news story on CIRCLE analysis is linked.

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Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg runs for Democratic committee post: ‘We can’t win without young voters’

This article cites an analysis from CIRCLE that found young voters preferred Democrats by a 35-point margin in 2018, dropping to a 4-point margin in 2024.

Inside Higher Ed

At student voting summit, organizers tackle apathy, education

This article cites an analysis from CIRCLE that shows 2024 youth voting to be down about eight percentage points from 2020.

Bloomberg

How Donald Trump Cut Into Democrats’ Hold on Young Voters

Data from CIRCLE shows that Donald Trump’s support from young men increased to 56% from 41% in 2020.

The Hill

Opinion: The gender dimensions of the Gen Z vote: What both parties can learn

This opinion piece cites data from CIRCLE on youth voting in the 2024 presidential election by gender.

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