New National Survey: How Young Adults View the Health of Our Democracy

The new public opinion research explores young people’s views on what a functional government looks like, what it should deliver, and what issues are most important to them.

In mourning the tragic loss of Rep. Melissa Hortman, we honor her leadership on climate and gun violence prevention work. A longtime partner of Joyce and our grantees, she championed evidence-based policy to advance equity and safety for all Minnesotans.

Wisconsin voters will also be asked to weigh in on a statewide ballot issue in upcoming election.

Democracy Program Officer Melanie McElroy discusses the work of grantees on the 2024 Elections and voter protection..

Joyce Democracy Program Director Carrie L. Davis answers common election questions in the final week leading up to the elections.

Two Joyce Grantees, the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics (IOP) and the Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) coalition teamed up to host Youth Vote Fest: a unique opportunity to engage nearly 400 young voters at the RNC and DNC conventions.

Joyce’s Democracy program welcomed 40 leaders from organizations across the Great Lakes for Midwest Democracy Convening. State delegations shared insights from their spring elections, recent voting policy changes and concerns leading up to November.

Joyce Democracy Grantees Campus Vote Project and Students Learn Students Vote are mobilizing community college student voters through targeted education and engagement designed to meet the needs of a diverse and nontraditional student population.