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Today's Boston Globe reports that the number of voters under 30 participating in the Iowa caucuses tripled since the 2004 election.  The article further suggests that young voter participation was important for both victors in Thursday's contest.  read more »

There is an interesting opportunity for one young person from each Congressional District to apply to participate in a program called Party for the Presidency later this year.  Participants will work together to shape a common vision that will help set the agenda for the 2008 Presidential Election.  Visit the  read more »

Diversity essential
By Jeffrey R. Stone
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
The Boston Herald

It’s not surprising that many people feel uncomfortable and associate less with new neighbors and co-workers from unfamiliar backgrounds, whether the differences are around ethnicity, race, income, age, etc. But it need not take a generation or two for newer groups to become woven into the social fabric as Guy Darst suggests (“Diversity and its disconnects,” July 15).  read more »