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Young Republicans, Jay Jones, and the dance of political 'whataboutism' | Opinion

Leaked chats revealed racism and antisemitism among Young Republican leaders, while a Democratic nominee for Attorney General made violent threats. The article argues against "whataboutism," the ... Read More

YouTube shapes young people's political education, but the site simplifies complex issues

But this overlooks the fact that many young people are deeply curious, especially when politics is understood more broadly: as a way to make sense of society, power and everyday life. Subscribe to our ... Read More

How young Trump voters are viewing his presidency: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, Ben Kamisar and Bridget Bowman report on the findings from our latest focus groups with young voters who backed President Donald Trump in 2024. Plus, Kristen Welker outlines the ... Read More

In small towns and rural communities, young voters say they feel unseen by leaders

Gen Z and millennial voters will make up more than half of the electorate in 2028. They're a crucial bloc for both parties, but many are facing daunting economic realities and feel unseen by leaders. Read More

Disengaged voters are the key to winning future elections in the US

A consensus opinion has emerged about President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election: Disengaged voters were critical. With partisans deeply dug in, and views of the parties and politics ... Read More

More young adults today believe political violence can be justified: poll

The findings mean that members of Gen Z are more in favor of political violence than any other group. Millennials were the second-largest group, with 14 percent of people aged 30-49 ... He says ... Read More