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Friday, July 31, 2026

62 percent of young people want to see significant changes' to government. It's no secret that both political parties are unpopular. This is particularly true of Gen Z, which polls suggest feels like it is set to inherit a political system riddled with partisan hostility and congressional gridlock.

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... A report from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University found that 62 percent of adults aged 18-29 said that the design and structure of our nation's government needs significant changes, no matter which party is elected. Additionally, 58 percent said the party they identify with needs to dramatically change.

The study's conclusions pointed out that older generations have longer histories with politics (duh) and have lived through a mix of both steady and unstable leadership.

They have been able to ground themselves in the political framework produced by prominent leaders, like former Presidents Reagan and Obama, the study cites.

Gen Z, in contrast, grew up or continues to grow up through volatility with fewer frames of political reference, which makes it harder to feel anchored by today's politicians and system overall. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-31 12:28 AM | Reply

Apropos?

Too Much Joy - The Kids Don't Understand (1996)
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Or maybe, ~the kids~ do understand?


#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-31 12:30 AM | Reply

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