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Close Up Washington

@CloseUp_DC

Nonprofit, nonpartisan civic education organization informing, inspiring, and empowering young citizens since 1971.

 671 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington VA
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Joined April 2012
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There’s no better place to launch a career in education or public service than Close Up! Program instructors transform D.C. into a living classroom, facilitate deliberation on today’s most pressing policy issues, & shape students into active citizens. closeup.org/civic-program-in…
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What should America’s role in the world look like - and how do first-time voters navigate questions of immigration, global responsibility, and national priorities?
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The impact report offers a closer look at participants’ perspectives, how they engaged with differing viewpoints, and what their experiences reveal about the promise of dialogue across differences.
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Read the full Decision 2026 Impact Report to explore the findings: closeup.org/nextgen-roundtab… @StanfordDDL @Generation_Lab @HooverInst
NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026 - Close Up Foundation

NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026 - Close Up Foundation

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David, First-Time Voter, Michigan NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026 @StanfordDDL @Generation_Lab @HooverInst
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As artificial intelligence reshapes society, what do first-time voters think about its role in their future, and how might deliberation shape those views? Read the full Decision 2026 Impact Report to explore the findings: closeup.org/nextgen-roundtab…
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This summer, Close Up and our partners at @StanfordDDL @Generation_Lab & @HooverInst convened a nation sample of first-time voters for NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026, an experiment in deliberative democracy exploring young Americans’ views on AI, immigration, & democracy.
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The NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026 Impact Report offers a closer look at participants’ perspectives on AI, how their views evolved through deliberation, & what their experiences reveal about the promise of dialogue across differences.
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We’re thrilled to share with you the NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026 Impact Report, now available at closeup.org!
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Read the full Decision 2026 Impact Report to explore the findings: closeup.org/nextgen-roundtab…
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When the midterm elections arrive on November 3, young Americans will face more than one important choice. Can they surpass the record 28% nationwide turnout among 18-29-year-olds in the 2018 midterms? Will they make decisions that are thoughtfully considered & informed?
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This July, Close Up, the @StanfordDDL, @Generation_Lab, & the @HooverInst hosted NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026: A large-scale experiment in democracy convening a nationally representative sample of first-time voters to listen to each other & deliberate key policy issues.
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Hear directly from participants as they share their perspectives, priorities, and experiences with deliberative dialogue. Special thanks to Country Roads Studios' Francisco Hernández-Cáceres and Federico Lang for producing the visual memory of this history-making event.
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Thank you to the policy and education professionals who shared their time and knowledge with Close Up students this year!
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By sharing your experiences, answering questions, and helping students explore complex issues, you made space for meaningful conversations that connect what students learned to the world around them.
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Interested in pouring your expertise with the next generation? Visit closeup.org/get-involved/vol… today!
Public Policy & Civic Volunteer Speaking Opportunities in D.C.

Public Policy & Civic Volunteer Speaking Opportunities in D.C.

Discover public policy and civic volunteer speaking opportunities with Close Up. Make an impact by sharing your expertise with students in Washington, D.C.

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