Opinion:
Gen Z, millenials look for better president, better future by votes By Nathalie Miranda ith the presidential election around the corner, many teens and first-time voters are expected to play a significant role in determining the future of this country. Generation Z (Gen Z), the only generation that has grown up in a fairly modern world, has gained a lot of attention numerous times for showing they are incredibly progressive and will not stay quiet about the issues this country faces. Gen Z is known for their courage to speak for social movements like racial justice, climate change and human rights. Also, there will be many more youth voters this year than there were in 2016. There will be about 23 million eligible Gen Z voters and about 63% of them will be voting, compared to only 47% in 2016. Studies from 2018 done by Pew Research Center showed only about 30 percent of Gen Z actually approved of how President Trump has led this country. The remaining percent want a government that will try to solve human rights injustices, rather than one that fuels large corporations. The youth vote is so important because young adults recognize the damage Trump
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Photo by Cassia Ramelb Black Student Union President Cassia Ramelb encourages students to vote and pre-register. The presidential elections is less than a month away and it is important to vote who will lead the fate of the country.
has inflicted on the majority and they’re younger generations, regardless of being not afraid to fight back. It has become raised under traditional morals, managed evermore apparent youth voters have to break out of those standards. very progressive beliefs rather than tradiAs time passes and the more this tional beliefs. country advances, progress and open“While being a part of the younger minds are what we need. Youth voters generation, it is so important we show up understand the need for a president who to the polls, makes efforts to message benefit the entire politicians country. The future and demand of the United change,” States is quite poll worker, literally depending political rally on the younger captain and generations. For senior Casthose who are of sia Ramelb age, show up to Cassia Ramelb said. “Most the polls and vote, of the youth are involved in politics and for the sake of the country and everyone are driven to have a say. What is happenliving in it. ing in politics today is the world we will grow in and we need our voices to echo.” Even as this country emerges into a more connected society, it still seems to want to preserve the beliefs from hunInstagram: @nathalie61313 dreds of years ago. This being said, the
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Most of the youth are involved in politics and are driven to have a say.
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Special Reports | October 2020
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