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Hopkins-votes

A Black Lives Matter protest takes place in Charlottesville, Virginia

SNF Agora Institute

How race is shaping the 2020 election

Published Nov 2, 2020

Scholars discuss the evolution of the Black Lives Matter movement, Donald Trump's political maneuvering, and historical precedents that shaped America

An informed citizenry

Published Oct 30, 2020

We must do more to foster in young people the skills, knowledge, and tolerance they need to be better citizens, writes School of Education expert Ashley Rogers Berner

Students type on laptops next to American flags and bunting

Q+A

Why young people don't vote, and why 2020 might be different

Published Oct 20, 2020

Scott Warren, visiting fellow at the SNF Agora Institute, discusses why turnout among young voters in the U.S. traditionally lags that of older age groups and the key role civics education can play in creating a more informed, engaged citizenry

American flag and stickers saying I voted

NOV. 3

Election Day policies for employees, students

Published Oct 19, 2020

Here's what you need to know about voting and classes

Election 2020

Getting out the STEM vote

Published Oct 19, 2020

STEM majors are less likely than their academic peers to vote in presidential elections. The Johns Hopkins Science Policy Group is looking to change that.

Election security

Safeguard the vote

Published Oct 12, 2020

Avi Rubin, an expert in computer and election security, warns of clear and immediate threats to the integrity of our voting systems

19th amendment

Experience the women's suffrage movement through virtual reality

Published Sept 15, 2020

Rally for Votes: An Interactive 360 Video Experience will premiere virtually at the SNF Parkway Theatre on Friday. The experience takes viewers on a tour of some of the most important locations in the effort to ratify the 19th Amendment.