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How Young Reporters Can Track Campaign News
Following an election campaign can feel like watching dozens of stories unfold at once. Candidates give speeches, volunteers organize events, newspapers…
Teresa Heinz Kerry’s Recipe for Family Political Dinners
In the 2004 presidential campaign, political participation was presented as something families could practice together. The Kids for Kerry archive captured…
What John Kerry Learned From His Pilot Father
John Kerry grew up in a family shaped by military service, diplomacy, travel, and the unsettled politics of the twentieth century. His father, Richard Kerry,…
How to Start a Kids for Kerry Club at Your School
A Kids for Kerry club can be a practical way to explore the history of youth political participation during the 2004 presidential election. The original…
How music and art shaped youth politics in 2004
The 2004 presidential campaign reached voters through television advertisements, newspaper coverage, rallies, and increasingly influential online communities.…
Make a Kerry for America Friendship Bracelet
A friendship bracelet can turn a campaign slogan into something personal, colorful, and easy to share. For young supporters in 2004, a handmade band could…
A Kid’s Guide To Understanding The Electoral College
Every four years, Americans vote for president, but the president is not chosen by adding up every ballot nationwide in one simple count. The Electoral College…
Why Listening to Young Voices Strengthens Democracy
Young people experience public decisions before they have the power to vote on them. School funding shapes their classrooms, transportation policy affects…
How to Create a Classroom Debate on Healthcare for All
A classroom debate about healthcare for all can turn a complex policy question into an engaging lesson in civics, research, listening, and respectful…
Five fun facts about the 2004 election that kids should know
The 2004 U.S. presidential election was a memorable contest between Republican George W. Bush and Democrat John Kerry. It took place during a period when the…