By Abe Goldberg There is great reason to celebrate youth voter turnout following the spike in participation during the most recent midterm elections. Specifically, college student turnout jumped from just 19% in 2014 to 40% […]
By Steven Adelson It was the Summer of 2012 and I had just finished creating my class schedule at new student orientation for my first semester in college. Before leaving, I noticed a table with […]
By Elizabeth C. Matto The 2020 election will be one like we’ve never seen in the United States. As the nation grapples with a public health emergency, Election Day practices will be upended and confusion […]
In recognition of National Voter Registration Day (September 22, 2020), the American Political Science Association reaffirms its commitment to encouraging the civic participation of our members and the public, and supporting the processes and principles […]
By Alison Rios Millett McCartney As we start the Fall 2020 semester, many of us are left wondering – what can we actually do? With an unexpected transition to virtual instruction this fall, protests spurring […]
By Andrew J. Seligsohn and Emily Bottie The opportunity for every American to vote in a free and fair election is at risk. In a typical year, 56% of poll workers (the people who staff […]
By Sabrina Medler As a young voter, and recent Political Science graduate from Stanford University, I understand the kinds of obstacles that impact students’ ability to vote. My goal is to help boost the youth […]
By Chelsea Kaufman Campuses across the United States are engaging in efforts to promote student voter registration as the 2020 election approaches. In my own efforts to promote civic engagement on my campus, I want […]
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