Millennials and Gen Z are the most diverse generations in American history, and they also have different policy priorities and preferences than their older counterparts—yet elected officials tend to pay less attention to the concerns of those who don’t vote. What, then, are the reasons for the lower voting rates of young Americans? What strategies can be used to increase their political participation?
Summary In this paper, I show that voting costs are unequally distributed by age, and that higher costs predict lower registration and turnout rates. Compared to seniors, today’s youth are
A statement from Faculty Director Sarah Anzia and Executive Director Sarah Swanbeck With protests unfolding nationwide, we are writing to express our outrage at the murders of George Floyd, Breonna
This research asks if participating in youth service programs focused on low-income communities can cultivate the virtues and practices of democratic citizens. For example, are youth service participants more likely to take part in civic actions? Do these young professionals demonstrate greater political…
In the United States, demographic and socioeconomic characteristics influence the act of voting. Young people vote at much lower rates than middle-aged and older Americans. This is true for both Presidential and Midterm elections and has been covered by the news media and in several academic…
Join Professor Jamila Michener from Cornell University for a talk about her new research project exploring inequalities in civic legal institutions. She draws on in-depth qualitative interviews to examine how
About the event Susannah Parsons, Chief of Staff of the President’s Office for SPUR, held a pre-election discussion about housing ballot initiatives in Oakland and around the Bay Area. This
Last summer, the Goldman School of Public Policy brought together young leaders from all over the state to talk about our generation’s vision for a better future in the Golden State. As young
The Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Institute for Young Americans brought together young California leaders and organizations in the Summer of 2016 to build our generation’s vision for a
We envision a new paradigm in public policy that advances an equitable, sustainable, and prosperous society for current and future generations.
