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Clockwise from top left: Kailene Isbell, Sherry Brown, John Evans, and Martha Cobb

Giving a Voice to the Young

Gabriel Ferris

March 7th, 2016

How do presidential elections affect kids? Students and teachers in Maine share their thoughts.

Genesis with Ethan Thompson, 8, who contemplates what he's looking for in a presidential candidate

A “Super” Super Tuesday

Genesis Hector

March 6th, 2016

In Georgia, kids and adults talked about their concerns on a day that saw voting in several states.

Kyra interviews students at a Trump rally in Columbus, Ohio, on March 1.

A Young Crowd Turns Out for Trump

Kyra O'Connor

March 4th, 2016

Kids express their views about presidential candidate Donald Trump at a “Super Tuesday” rally in Columbus, Ohio.

Ryan interviews voter Raymond Schenk of Chanhassen, MN

Minnesota Holds Caucuses on Super Tuesday

Ryan Stoltz

March 4th, 2016

Why the Midwestern state is a political wild card

Manu at a polling place in Virginia on Super Tuesday

Voicing Opinions in Virginia

Manu Onteeru

March 4th, 2016

What campaign issues matter most to the people of Virginia? Our Kid Reporter found out.

At a Caucus in Minnesota — Video

Ryan Stoltz

March 4th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks to voters at a caucus in Chanhassen.

Preston Phillips interviews voter, Vietnam Veteran Nathan Garner at the polls in Plano, Texas on Super Tuesday.

Talking About the Candidates in Texas

Preston Phillips

March 3rd, 2016

On Super Tuesday, young people expressed their views about the presidential campaign.

Stone with U.S. Army veteran Dan Silva

Massachusetts Voters Go to the Polls

Stone Shen

March 3rd, 2016

On Super Tuesday, people talk about the “privilege” of being able to vote.

Bridget interviews Lori Petrone, a volunteer at a polling place in Austin, Texas.

Fulfilling a "Civic Duty" in Texas

Bridget Li

March 3rd, 2016

Voters in the Lone Star State share their opinions about the presidential campaign.

Charlotte with members of the press

Hillary Clinton Celebrates in New York City

Charlotte Fay

March 2nd, 2016

The Democratic candidate holds a rally for supporters after a victorious Super Tuesday.

Ben outside Ice Palace Film Studios in Miami

Hillary Clinton Greets Supporters

Benjamin Schiller

March 2nd, 2016

On Super Tuesday, the Democratic candidate celebrated with supporters in Miami, Florida.

Max at the Bernie Sanders rally in Milton, Massachusetts

Bernie Sanders: “A Future to Believe in”

Maxwell Surprenant

March 2nd, 2016

The Democratic presidential candidate rallies supporters in Massachusetts.

Albert Einstein

Proving Einstein Right

Joshua Yi

March 1st, 2016

An astrophysicist talks about the first-ever detection of gravitational waves.

A Conversation With an Astrophysicist — Video

Joshua Yi

February 29th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks with a scientist about black holes, gravitational waves, and other mysteries.

A Campaign Stop for Bernie Sanders — Video

Ryan Stoltz

February 29th, 2016

The Democratic candidate addresses supporters at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Bridget at the Republican debate in Houston

Republican Candidates Debate Before "Super Tuesday"

Bridget Li

February 27th, 2016

Everything is bigger in Texas—including the stakes at a Republican debate in Houston.

Are Caucuses Fair to Everyone?

Chloe Nguyen

February 27th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter examines the caucus system in her home state of Nevada.

A Peachtree City family enjoys a ride on a golf cart.

Going Green With Golf Carts

Genesis Hector

February 25th, 2016

My hometown’s claim to fame makes for healthier living.

Emily Lauer, Senior Director of Public Relations, Destination Cleveland, and Evelyn Smits

Cleveland Prepares for the Republican Convention

Evelyn Smits

February 22nd, 2016

In July, this Ohio city will be the center of attention.

Valerie Nunes-Atkinson poses with her dog C.J. after their win at the Westminster show on February 16. C.J.’s full name is California Journey. He is the third German shorthaired pointer in the show’s history to take top honors.

Top Dog

Adedayo Perkovich

February 19th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter visits the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City.

Top Dog — Video

Adedayo Perkovich

February 19th, 2016

A report from the Westminster dog show in New York City

Charlotte stands next to Marie Antoinette and Her Children Artist

A Woman Artist Takes Center Stage

Charlotte Fay

February 18th, 2016

The Metropolitan Museum of Art spotlights Vigée Le Brun.

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greet the crowd at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Sanders and Clinton are vying for the Democratic nomination for president.

The Candidates Face Off Before the Next Elections

Lilian Jochmann

February 18th, 2016

Our Kid Reporters covered the recent Democratic and Republican debates.

Counter segment where Greensboro students staged a civil rights sit-in protest on display in the National Museum of American History in Washington DC.

The Greensboro Four

Abigael Shea

February 17th, 2016

How four college students became civil rights pioneers

National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Gene Luen Yang

An Ambassador for Books

Erik Weibel

February 14th, 2016

Graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang is named the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.

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