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Complicate the Narrative: Rajiv Vinnakota on the Keen On Podcast

Coming Together: A Conversation with Rajiv Vinnakota

Citizens & Scholars president Rajiv Vinnakota appeared on the Philanthropy Masterminds podcast to talk about the importance of cross-partisan collaboration when cultivating the next generati...

Preparing the next generation of citizens requires bringing back civics

Buried in the year-end omnibus spending bill, Congress delivered a significant, new investment in civics education that will help cultivate the next generation of engaged citizens and streng...

The state of American democracy and civic engagement: My conversation on NPR's Maine Calling

Citizens & Scholars President Rajiv Vinnakota joined hosts Jennifer Rooks and Cindy Han on NPR’s Maine Calling to discuss the role that education can play to counter the erosion of democra...

Young Voters Showed Up—Now Comes the Hard Part

The future of our democracy depends on Gen Z continuing to develop into civically informed and engaged citizens. We are all responsible for how they participate going forward, and that will ...

Will Young Adults Show Up At The Polls?

Next week, voters across the country have the opportunity and responsibility to cast their votes in key races for the U.S. Senate and House, and down-ballot races that will determine policie...

Experts Say People Don’t Vote in Nonpresidential Elections

The midterm elections are approaching, and voter turnout is lower in Indiana than in other parts of the country. C&S President Raj Vinnakota talks WRTV about why.

Educating Youth to Be Effective Citizens - Interview with Soledad O'Brien

Citizens & Scholars president Raj Vinnakota speaks with Soledad O'Brien about what it will take to develop a critical mass of youth who are effective, lifelong citizens.

Meeting The Moment

Through the many social and political challenges of 2021, our community of thinkers, scholars, teachers, community leaders, and students were there to meet the moment.

Why We Need Civics

Citizens & Scholars president Raj Vinnakota was interviewed by Princeton Alumni Magazine on the need to develop effective, lifelong citizens.