A controversial bill surrounding the administration of elections isn’t sitting well with those who fought to have early voting on college campuses.
Education articles on Democracy Chronicles
It is clear that high rates of education are essential for countries to be able to achieve high levels of economic growth and to manage a modern democracy. Spreading quality education to everyone around the world is vital to progress.
Actress Priyanka Chopra Promotes Refugee Education on Ethiopia Visit
Chopra is a goodwill ambassador for the UN children’s agency. She spoke with Associated Press after visiting a school for refugees from neighboring Sudan.
The Man Behind the Morehouse College Surprise
Robert Smith shocked the students at the historically black, all-male Morehouse College Sunday when he announced pay off student debts of all 400 graduates.
Research Examines New Technology For Informing Voters
Voter-advice applications give voters opportunity to get unbiased advice about which candidates or parties to support, usually in complex contexts.
Police Use Water Cannons on Protesting Moroccan Teachers
Moroccan police used water cannons Thursday to disperse thousands of young protesting teachers in Rabat, according to witnesses and a video posted online.
Students Campaign To Vote At 16 In LA School District Elections
High schoolers this decade have stormed out of their classrooms after the 2016 election, demanding protection for immigrants.
Teaching Swiss Students How To Live Democratically
A new curriculum introduced at Swiss schools could better equip students to play a more active role in democracy, argues political scientist Monika Waldis.
Knocking Down Barriers for Student Voting
Before last year’s midterm elections, GOP politicians were derided for their apparent attempts to suppress the vote of college students.
Teens Tweet Trump, Find Senate Ally, Score Civil Rights Win
New Jersey students of Hightstown High School tweeted Trump, his advisers, staff, Trump-friendly celebrities, all to score a civil rights win.
2 Policies That Lead to More Millennial and Generation Z Voters
A new report from CAP’s youth engagement arm, highlights the important role AVR and preregistration for 16- and 17-year-olds play.