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Young people have woven themselves into the fabric of the Democratic Party and are being uplifted by institutional leaders. It didn't happen overnight.
The Up and Up goes to Chicago
Touched down in the Windy City for everything youth vote related. Keeping eyes on all youth vote events, the 200 creators covering the convention, the…
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'One of my fears is us getting lost in the memes': A pre-DNC listening session highlights young voters' hunger for policy
Last night's listening session with 7 young voters was my 1st since Tim Walz joined Kamala Harris on the Democratic ticket. They said he helped…
A newfound sense of hope, but a need for values > virality
Youthful energy and excitement for both candidates could lead to high youth voter turnout in November. But to win over young voters, it will come down…

July 2024

'It's a femininomenon'
Polls show Vice President Kamala Harris' early gains with young voters. She's going viral on TikTok. And there are high voter registration numbers…
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Young leaders weigh in on President Joe Biden's historic decision
Minutes after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 race, youth vote groups and young leaders within the Democratic Party…
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A dispatch from Milwaukee
An expanding pro-Trump youth coalition. The conservative climate movement. And young voters in key NY and CA districts could help decide who controls…
Sunrise Movement asks President Joe Biden to 'pass the torch'
Watch this space. The suggestion could open the floodgates for youth groups and youth activists wary about the president's ability to energize young…
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Issues are motivating young people - not politicians
Since Thursday, more than 1,000 young progressives have shown interest in running for state & local office. And a look at how young people have…

June 2024

Post-debate reactions: More than two dozen young Americans weigh in
Asked three words they'd use to describe the debate, the most common answers were: “hopeless,” “sad,” “frustrating,” “embarrassing.”
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Pre-debate predictions and hot takes from some of politics youngest leaders
Ahead of 2024's biggest night in politics so far, a handful of young leaders weigh in on what they're hoping to hear from their respective candidates.
The Up and Up goes to Arizona 🏜🌵: Part 2
Insights from a listening session with students at Arizona State University. Hot topics: Could 'fear' be driving the partisan gender gap for young…
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