CIRCLE (The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement)
conducts research on the civic and political engagement of young Americans.
The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement

No Clear Difference in Candidate Preference or Party Affiliation by Educational Experience; Youth with No College Experience Less Knowledgeable about State Voting Laws

Poll Findings Comparing Youth with College Experience and Those Without Findings from a recent poll commissioned by the Youth Engagement Fund, and analyzed by CIRCLE suggest that overall non-college youth do not vary significantly from their college experienced counterparts.  However there are some slight differences.  This analysis is part of  CIRCLE’s   #YouthTruth campaign. The Read More >

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August 3rd, 2012
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Racial and Ethnic Variations in Support of President Obama and Current Administration

Findings from a recent poll commissioned by the Youth Engagement Fund, and analyzed by CIRCLE suggest that African American youth, and to a lesser degree, Hispanic youth, are more supportive of President Obama than White youth.  This data was summarized today at BlackAmericaWeb.com by Michael Cottman. Additional analysis below, and is part of  CIRCLE’s #YouthTruth Read More >

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August 2nd, 2012
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Romney Trails Among Young Adults

Most are Misinformed about their States’ Voting Laws New CIRCLE poll of 18-29s released today Young people hold mixed opinions of Barack Obama, but they prefer him by a 55%-42% over Mitt Romney, whom most see as a “typical politician.” Young people are split about evenly on the recent health care reform, with the largest Read More >

July 31st, 2012
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#YouthTruth: Get the Facts on Young Voters

Today CIRCLE is launching #YouthTruth, an education campaign to address a set of myths about young people: • They cannot be mobilized • They are all college students • The only way to reach them is online • Voting is the only way they can engage politically • Most are apathetic or alienated As part Read More >

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July 31st, 2012
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