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2020 Elections

APSA Encourages Political Scientists to Support Civic Participation in Recognition of National Voter Registration Day

September 22, 2020 Comments Off on APSA Encourages Political Scientists to Support Civic Participation in Recognition of National Voter Registration Day

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 […]

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Preparing Your Students to be ALL IN for the 2020 Election

September 21, 2020 Comments Off on Preparing Your Students to be ALL IN for the 2020 Election

By Stephanie King In preparing for the 2020 general election, many political science faculty and civic educators are likely starting the year by educating college students about the electoral college, the importance of engaging in […]

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“Teachnology” and Civic Engagement in the Year of COVID-19 Instruction

September 17, 2020 Comments Off on “Teachnology” and Civic Engagement in the Year of COVID-19 Instruction

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 […]

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Inclusive and Representative Government Could be the Key to Unlocking the Youth Vote

September 15, 2020 Comments Off on Inclusive and Representative Government Could be the Key to Unlocking the Youth Vote

By Jared McDonald In the run-up to seemingly every election, journalists discuss whether this will be the year in which young people turn out to vote. Although there is some optimism that the increase in […]

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Felon Disenfranchisement and American Democracy

September 8, 2020 Comments Off on Felon Disenfranchisement and American Democracy

By Alice Malmberg Felon disenfranchisement laws are one of the final remaining formal barriers to voting rights in the United States, and the number of citizens these restrictions affect continues to grow. In 1976, during […]

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How Colleges Can Help Overcome the National Poll Worker Shortage

September 3, 2020 Comments Off on How Colleges Can Help Overcome the National Poll Worker Shortage

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 […]

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Mobilizing Students through Faculty Engagement: Join the Faculty Network for Student Voting Rights

September 1, 2020 Comments Off on Mobilizing Students through Faculty Engagement: Join the Faculty Network for Student Voting Rights

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 […]

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Understanding Contemporary African American Political Engagement through Anger and Empowerment

August 26, 2020 Comments Off on Understanding Contemporary African American Political Engagement through Anger and Empowerment

By Christopher Towler As the 2020 presidential election approaches, African American voters will play a decisive role in determining the election for president and state representatives. The power of Black voters was on full display […]

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  • Call for Submissions: Undergraduate Poll Worker Essay Contest

    November 9, 2020 Comments Off on Call for Submissions: Undergraduate Poll Worker Essay Contest
    Undergraduate Poll Worker Essay Contest The American Political Science Association’s (APSA) Electoral Assistance Task Force invites students who served as election workers in polling places to submit brief essays reflecting on the experience.  In preparing [...]
  • APSA Educate Call for Materials: “Teaching the 2020 U.S. Election”

    November 5, 2020 Comments Off on APSA Educate Call for Materials: “Teaching the 2020 U.S. Election”
    The 2020 U.S. election presents unique challenges and opportunities for political science students and educators. In response, the American Political Science Association is seeking teaching resources focused on the 2020 U.S. election, the presidential transition, and the incoming Biden-Harris administration to be featured on Educate – APSA’s new [...]
  • What You Should Know about Election and Voter Fraud

    November 2, 2020 Comments Off on What You Should Know about Election and Voter Fraud
    What You Should Know about Election and Voter Fraud The purpose of the APSA Election Assistance Task Force is to foster broader knowledge and understanding of non-partisan election assistance, including resources on non-partisan voter mobilization organizations, [...]

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