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Thursday

TikTok returns to the campaign trail but not everyone thinks it's a good idea

President Biden takes a selfie with supporters during a rally in New York ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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TikTok returns to the campaign trail but not everyone thinks it's a good idea

As another major election inches closer, Democrats are navigating how TikTok fits into their 2024 campaign strategy, as the social media platform continues to be a top destination for young Americans.

TikTok returns to the campaign trail but not everyone thinks it's a good idea

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Wednesday

Biden is creating a new White House office focused on gun violence prevention

Vice President Harris speaks about the victims of the mass shooting in Monterey Park, Calif. in front of a makeshift memorial at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio on Jan. 25, 2022. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Biden is creating a new White House office focused on gun violence prevention

Gun safety measures have stalled in Congress. Advocates have long pushed for a White House office to elevate the issue and coordinate efforts. Vice President Harris will oversee the new office.

Monday

People rally to end fossil fuels in New York Sunday ahead of the 78th United Nations General Assembly and Climate Ambition Summit.

People rally to end fossil fuels in New York Sunday ahead of the 78th United Nations General Assembly and Climate Ambition Summit. Leonardo Munoz/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Young people think climate change is a top issue but when they vote, it's complicated

Climate change is a major issue for young voters, but so far, it has not been a major mobilizing force in U.S. elections. Some environmental action groups see that changing.

Young people think climate change is a top issue but when they vote, it's complicated

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Thursday

For young Americans, politics breaks the American dream instead of building it

Visitors look upon the White House as the U.S. flag flies at half mast following a school shooting in Nashville, Tenn., last March. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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For young Americans, politics breaks the American dream instead of building it

Gen Z and millennial voters should dominate the electorate in coming years. A poll from the Sine Institute, exclusively obtained by NPR, shows how 18- to 34-year-old Americans feel about the future.

Thursday

This butterfly farmer wants to strengthen the Republican Party's hold on Alabama

John Wahl, 37, is the youngest GOP state party leader in the country. He also runs a business as a butterfly farmer in Athens, Ala. "This is me, the chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, in his natural habitat," he told NPR during a visit to his butterfly farm. Quentin Renard Gunn for NPR hide caption

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This butterfly farmer wants to strengthen the Republican Party's hold on Alabama

Alabama Republican Party Chair John Wahl is the youngest state GOP chair. He wants to increase GOP turnout among Black and young voters amid a larger redistricting battle and a looming election.

This butterfly farmer wants to strengthen the Republican Party's hold on Alabama

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Wednesday

These young Republicans want the GOP to do more to recruit young voters

C.J. Pearson of Georgia, Alyssa Rinelli of Wisconsin and Brilyn Hollyhand of Alabama are working to help the Republican Party mobilize more younger voters. Sarah McCammon/NPR hide caption

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These young Republicans want the GOP to do more to recruit young voters

Younger voters favor Democrats by a wide margin, but the Republican Party is trying to change that with the RNC's new youth advisory council and other efforts to reach young voters where they are.

Friday

Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win

From left to right: Former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley during the first Republican presidential primary debate in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win

Climate change is a top issue for young voters across political parties, but most of the Republican presidential candidates avoided the question.

Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win

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Wednesday

David Hogg speaks to gun control advocates during the March for Our Lives rally in Washington last year. Hogg first became a national organizer after a mass shooting at his high school in Parkland, Fla., more than five years ago.

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'We're not just voting. We're also running.' David Hogg launches young candidate PAC

Young voters are growing as a dominant portion of the electorate. At the same time, more are becoming eligible to launch their own bids for office. Now, a new PAC wants to help them run — and win.

'We're not just voting. We're also running.' David Hogg launches young candidate PAC

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Wednesday

Young conservatives board the 'Trump Train' to 2024

Former President Donald Trump dances on stage at the Turning Point Action conference on July 15. Lynne Sladky/AP hide caption

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Young conservatives board the 'Trump Train' to 2024

Former President Donald Trump enjoyed massive support during a recent gathering of conservative youth and young activists ahead of the 2024 election.

Young conservatives board the 'Trump Train' to 2024

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Friday

Rural voters lean red, young voters lean blue. So what's a young, rural voter to do?

Left to right: Larry McCallum, Reagan Bunch, AJ Jacobs, Trinity Locklear, Kayla Tran, Bryson Hyman Eamon Queeney for NPR hide caption

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Rural voters lean red, young voters lean blue. So what's a young, rural voter to do?

Democrats are aiming to make gains in North Carolina in 2024. And that path to victory in the state runs through its small towns and youngest voters. Here's where some of them stand.

Rural voters lean red, young voters lean blue. So what's a young, rural voter to do?

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Thursday

What's on the minds of young voters in Milwaukee? A lot

Matthew Grover (center) of NextGen America talks with young voters Kate Browning (left) and Jack Borg as they sign a pledge promising to vote near the Milwaukee Public Market on Saturday. Kayla Wolf for NPR hide caption

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What's on the minds of young voters in Milwaukee? A lot

Polls found that young people were among the least likely to vote this fall. But the end of Roe v. Wade has helped boost voter registration among them. Other issues are also important to young voters.

What's on the minds of young voters in Milwaukee? A lot

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Wednesday

Young Democrats Wonder Whether Party Is Prioritizing Nostalgia Over The Future

Former Georgia House Democratic leader Stacey Abrams (center) and "rising stars" in the Democratic Party speak during the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. Democratic National Convention via AP hide caption

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Young Democrats Wonder Whether Party Is Prioritizing Nostalgia Over The Future

The speaker lineup has made some wonder whether the party is failing to emphasize enough of a forward-focused vision for the country, which is most likely to entice younger voters.

Wednesday

5 Takeaways From Super Tuesday And Joe Biden's Big Night

Joe Biden speaks at a campaign rally in Los Angeles with his wife Jill and his sister Valerie. The former vice president rode a wave of momentum that may have catapulted him back into front-runner status. Chris Carlson/AP hide caption

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5 Takeaways From Super Tuesday And Joe Biden's Big Night

It was a surprise result for the former vice president, who won a majority of states on Super Tuesday. He rode a wave of momentum that may have catapulted him back into front-runner status.

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