Lindsey Cormack

Oct 28, 2024 | the74million.org | Lindsey Cormack

Get stories like these delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter In 2022, the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision overturned Roe v. Wade, thrusting parents into conversations with their children about one of the most controversial topics in American life: abortion.

Oct 18, 2024 | thehill.com | Lindsey Cormack

As millions of young Americans prepare to vote in a presidential election for the first time, our country has an opportunity to spark lifelong civic engagement. While efforts like National Voter Registration Day and celebrities like Taylor Swift have inspired waves of new voters, the real challenge lies in turning that enthusiasm into sustained civic participation. When it comes to civic knowledge, too many Americans still struggle with the basics.

Oct 16, 2024 | hechingerreport.org | Lindsey Cormack

When my 8-year-old started asking questions about the world, it hit me that there wasn’t a lot out there to guide parents in teaching their kids about being active, engaged citizens. Manifestations of this gap are even more glaring in my college classroom, where many of my students do not know how to vote, haven’t read the Constitution and are unaware of the state and local political offices responsible for many of our quality-of-life decisions.

Sep 30, 2024 | morningstar.com | Lindsey Cormack

By Lindsey Cormack A new generation of voters need to know the basics of government. Election years always galvanize political discussion, and all too often the focus is on polling and the horse-race style analysis of the U.S. presidential contest. But this moment can, and should be about more than that. While younger generations see and hear a lot about the political race on social media and from their peers, parents have an opportunity to connect on more than just the presidential race.

Sep 30, 2024 | morningstar.com | Lindsey Cormack

By Lindsey Cormack A new generation of voters need to know the basics of government to become informed, engaged citizens Election years always galvanize political discussion, and all too often the focus is on polling and the horse-race style analysis of the U.S. presidential contest. But this moment can, and should be about more than that.