GenForward Perspectives
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Seeding Democracy, Political Activism Through Robust Debate
“There are decades of research to show that having open conversations about politics—even at times contentious—are associated with students who have higher rates of political knowledge and with greater intent to vote later on in adulthood.” Matthew D. NelsenAssistant professor…
Perspective: Young Diverse Americans Resisted the “Red Wave” in this Year’s Midterms
By Jenn M. JacksonJanuary 25, 2023 Supposedly, the big news out of this year’s midterms election cycle was going to be the “Red Wave.” Unfortunately for Republicans, the “wave” has been recharacterized as a “splash” or “ripple.” While Republicans took control of…
Perspective: Youth Hold the Power to Reshape America’s Electoral Future
By Diane WongDecember 14, 2022 Prior to the midterm elections in November, pollsters and analysts projected that a “red wave” would take over Congress, with Republicans gaining battleground seats and other state offices. To everyone’s surprise including the Democrats, losses…