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democracy
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Young Adults’ Reimagining of U.S. Democracy on the Nation’s 250th
By Matt NelsenJuly 15th, 2026 The 250th Anniversary of America’s founding has been characterized by a mix of celebration for some and deep disillusionment for others. For young Americans, a strong distrust of government, significant affordability concerns, and the concentration of executive power has contributed to a belief that U.S. Democracy is in crisis. Even…
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What Young Asian Americans Are Telling Us About Democracy
By Diane WongJune 17th, 2026 At a moment when public trust in American institutions is declining and polarization dominates political discourse, understanding how AAPI young adults think about democracy offers important insights into the future of American politics. Nearly one-third of all eligible Asian American voters are Gen Z or Millennial, making them one of…
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No Kings? Young Adults’ Perceptions of American Authoritarianism
By Devin GreenMay 12th, 2026 Since the second inauguration of Donald Trump, the United States has witnessed the three largest single-day protest events in its history. Millions of people have taken to the streets to denounce ICE raids and racial profiling, the erosion of social safety protections, voter suppression, and other authoritarian actions under the…
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Affordability as Democracy: What Young Adults Want
By Cathy J. CohenApril 14th, 2026 To say that the term affordability has become the buzzword of this political season would be an understatement. The growing prominence of the term “affordability” is evident in the press, among politicians, and even in the public’s Google searches. The political success of focusing on affordability became evident in recent Democratic electoral…
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2025 Good Governance Survey (November 2025 Survey)
About the Survey The GenForward November 2025 Survey is a project of Professor Cathy J. Cohen at the University of Chicago. Interviews were conducted with a representative sample from GenForwardSM, a nationally representative survey panel of adults 18-42 recruited and administered by NORC at the University of Chicago. The toplines for this survey include survey…