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Introduction

An overview of how the pillars of our democracy — civic knowledge, voting behavior, and civic engagement — are failing, leading to the disenfranchisement of important segments of our society.

From the Authors

Co-author Richard J. Coley focuses on why civics knowledge and participation in our democracy is important.

Co-author Andrew M. Sum discusses the alarming trends the Civic Engagement Index reveals.

From the R&D Forum

ETS hosted a forum in Washington, D.C., on July 19, 2012 to present the disturbing report findings and call for efforts on a number of fronts to increase civic participation in our nation.

Introduction: Co-author Richard J. Coley

Voting and Civic Engagement: Co-author Andrew M. Sum

Attitudes and interests: Co-author Richard J. Coley

What to do?: Co-author Andrew M. Sum

Discussant Judith Torney-Purta, Professor of Human Development (HDQM), University of Maryland

Discussant Wade Henderson, President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

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