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A DIVIDED COUNTRY The 2024 presidential campaign is taking place amid intense debates over such topics as immigration, growing racial and ethnic diversity in the United States, the changing American family, crime and reproductive issues. These topics sometimes are grouped together as “culture war” or “woke” issues. On most – but not all – of these topics, voters who support President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have starkly different opinions. Yet in many cases, Biden and Trump supporters are themselves sharply divided. Across more than 30 measures, some of the widest differences are on issues that have divided Americans for decades: the role of guns in society, as well as race and the legacy of slavery. https://lnkd.in/ePnJ8_EC

US politics is experiencing an influential shift, with Latino/Hispanic voters stepping into the spotlight. As this community continues to grow in numbers and geographical spread, their political sway deepens, extending from the local to the national level. Yet, understanding the political preferences and decisions of Latino/Hispanic voters is far from simple. From determining the impact of immigration policies and economic issues, to assessing the importance of social representations and civil liberties. This blog delves deeper into their diverse political views, the influences that shape these views, and the real impact of their changing political affiliations. Additionally, it explores the significant role of Latino/Hispanic candidates and the potential future of Latino/Hispanic voters' participation. Intrigued enough? Dive in to get a comprehensive understanding. Full Article found here : https://lnkd.in/gQ3SGwYj

As the hyper cycle of global elections gets underway, I wrote this brief reflection on how #youth can be a vital force and voice for #democraticgovernance renewal and resilience.

📊 Key Facts About Asian American Voters in 2024 🗳️ Authors: Abby Budiman, Jeffrey S. Passel, and Carolyne Im, Pew Research Center 📈 Fastest-growing group of eligible voters, up 15% since 2020. 📊 Projected 15.0 million Asian American eligible voters in Nov 2024, 6.1% of the total. 🏡 California houses the majority (31%) of Asian American eligible voters. 🌐 Hawaii has the highest share of Asians (55%) in its eligible voter population. 🎓 50% of Asian American eligible voters have a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: Pew Research Center article by Abby Budiman, Jeffrey S. Passel, and Carolyne Im Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02gWzGL0

Great insights into why failing to understand how your audiences are changing over time can be a pitfall for candidates and corporate brands alike. #communications #stakeholderengagement #audienceinsights

Young Latinos Shaping Future of US Politics #latinovoters #politicalactivism #politicalengagement #progressivecandidates #progressivepolicies #USpresidentialelection #youngLatinodemographics #youngLatinopoliticalinfluence #youngLatinovoterpreferences #youngLatinovoters

📈 On average across the EU, the proportion of 25- to-34-year-olds in employment living in their parental home rose from 24% to 27% between 2017 and 2022, according to Eurofound research. ➕ Find out more in our report 'Becoming adults: Young people in a post-pandemic world': https://ow.ly/QKpH50SiYof 🔎 And explore our recently updated topic page on youth: https://ow.ly/9OwH50SiYLn

Young Latinos Shaping Future of US Politics #latinovoters #politicalactivism #politicalengagement #progressivecandidates #progressivepolicies #USpresidentialelection #youngLatinodemographics #youngLatinopoliticalinfluence #youngLatinovoterpreferences #youngLatinovoters

The voters' landscape is shifting in #Arizona and more are registering as independents. Thom Reilly, professor at the #ASU School of Public Affairs’ Center for an Independent and Sustainable Democracy, joined Arizona Horizon to speak on this data. Watch this segment to learn more about how independent voters are increasing in Arizona. https://bit.ly/3NhSZJj