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Young Adults
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Many U.S. Young Adults Do Not Trust Political Institutions
By Justin ZimmermanMarch 11th, 2026 Trust in the federal government is at its lowest point in United States’ history, and this distrust is a defining characteristic of the political lives of young people. Perceptions of government corruption, dissatisfaction with the major political parties, the deterioration of social services such as food stamps, and unprecedented overreach
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What Young People Are Saying About the ICE Surge
By Diane WongFebruary 10th, 2026 Over the past several weeks, Minneapolis has become a city under siege as federal immigration enforcement has dramatically expanded its presence in the region. The Department of Homeland Security has deployed thousands of federal agents to Minneapolis, including from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection, under
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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 mass public express concerns about how young Americans acquire political knowledge and the risks of