Youth Politics: Social Media Use Bridges Race, Ethnic Divides: University of Chicago Survey

Jun 26

Chicago Sun-Times

The University of Chicago released a new study, "Participatory Politics: New Media and Youth Political Action," which concludes that when it comes to the 15-to-25 year old age group, there is little digital divide in using social media to participate in politics.

Joe Kahne

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