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The Politics of Division

The presidential election shows the standoff in our national politics is growing more serious, says Tufts political scientist

Young woman with mask holding a “I Voted” sticker. The presidential election shows the standoff in our national politics is growing more serious, says Tufts political scientist

Be a Civic Leader: Vote and Help Others Vote, Too

Op-Ed: As early voting begins, signs of growing participation are encouraging, but there are still red flags signaling risk for our democracy

"Embrace your responsibility as a civic leader who is charged with safeguarding and strengthening our democracy for generations to come," writes Alan D. Solomont, A70, A08P. Photo: Anna Miller/Tufts University

Three Things to Look for in the Presidential Debates

A Tufts political science professor explains how to decipher the candidates’ approaches

New poll: Young people energized for unprecedented 2020 election

Young people prefer Biden by 34 points; youth engagement is higher than 2016 and 2018, though campaign outreach still a concern in both parties

A Mission to Encourage Students to Vote Amid COVID-19

From published research to student initiatives, Tisch College is spearheading efforts to boost the student vote in the 2020 election

“Activism is a very big component to political engagement during elections. Activists vote at higher rates than non-activists,” said Nancy Thomas, director of the Institute for Democracy and Higher Education.

Voting by Mail and the Youth Vote in 2020

Getting information to millions of new voters, especially youth from low-income communities, about the process is crucial, says civic participation expert at Tisch College

A form to apply to vote by mail, with a pen lying on it. Young voters of color are less likely to vote by mail, and getting information to millions of new voters, especially youth from low-income communities, about the process is crucial