GenForward Perspectives
Essays, blogs, and critical analyses of and about our data written and produced by GenForward’s team of researchers and writers
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The Cost of Gen Z’s Declining Trust In American Institutions
By Diane WongOctober 16, 2024 Halfway into the vice presidential debate on October 1st, the conversation turned to immigration, and Springfield, Ohio, once again became the center of national attention. During his turn, Sen. JD Vance repeated false claims about…
Where Are Young People Getting Their News and Political Media?
By Jenn M. JacksonOctober 2, 2024 In recent years, many political commentators and educators have publicly begrudged the pervasiveness of social media and its potential to dampen political knowledge. During critical moments, like major presidential election cycles, many in the…
Big Brains Podcast: What are we getting wrong about young voters?, with Cathy Cohen (Ep. 142)
One of the biggest questions of every election is: What’s going on with young voters? There is endless speculation on the news about what young people care about, but very little good research examining their views on the candidates and…