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🧵@WBEZ, @Suntimes + @UChicagoCEG are launching The Democracy Solutions Project over the next 18 months, leading up to 2024 presidential election. Reporters will dig into topics such as how government works; extremist factions in Illinois politics and government 1/

We're excited to share several opportunities for teachers, administrators, and other education leaders to promote or support stronger K-12 civics in their school communities. Explore at the link! circle.tufts.edu/civic-leadersh…

Our researcher @Peterdeguz joined @DelawarePublic today to talk about young voters in 2022, the barriers to participation many youth still face, and what it's going to take to increase youth turnout and eliminate inequities in 2024 and beyond! delawarepublic.org/show/the-green…

Our team is growing! We're excited to welcome @mahnoorhk, who comes to CIRCLE with a deep background in organizing and policy advocacy. As our Program Manager, she'll be leading key work to develop and strengthen partnerships for more equitable civic engagement opportunities.

NEW: Youth voter experts & advocates say the 2022 midterms prove that political parties can't continue to discount the nation's youngest voters w/o risking the loss of a key voting bloc that could help decide future elections. usatoday.com/story/news/pol… @USATODAY

“It’s all of our jobs to grow voters and ensure the health and well-being of our democracy,” she said. “When young people aren’t voting, it’s not because they’re apathetic. It’s because it’s hard to do for the first time. Young people care.”-@JenDomagalG pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…