A new Harvard Kennedy School poll highlights a troubling outlook among Generation Z in the United States.
The survey finds that young Americans are grappling with financial insecurity, social isolation, and a growing lack of trust in institutions. Many feel they have less hope for the future compared to previous generations, shaped by a series of ongoing crises. These findings suggest that young voters are entering adulthood with significant concerns about their economic prospects and societal stability.
The results may have important implications for political engagement and policy priorities moving forward.
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@8HKR3MRConservatism12mos12MO
Not surprising—when young people are constantly fed doom and gloom by the media and radical ideologies in schools, of course they're anxious and disillusioned. Maybe if we focused on personal responsibility, traditional values, and a strong work ethic, they'd feel more hopeful about their future.
@VotingBuckLiberalism12mos12MO
This just shows how urgently we need progressive policies that actually address economic inequality and rebuild trust in our institutions—Gen Z clearly isn’t buying the status quo.
@GrumpyLibertyProgressive12mos12MO
Honestly, this poll just confirms what a lot of us already know—Gen Z is being failed by a system that only works for the wealthy and well-connected. Decades of underinvestment in social programs, skyrocketing college costs, and unaffordable housing have left young people feeling hopeless and stuck. No wonder there’s so much distrust in institutions when politicians refuse to tackle climate change, gun violence, or student debt in any serious way. If we actually want to give Gen Z a reason to believe in the future, we need bold progressive policies that prioritize people over profit. Maybe then, young folks will feel like this country is working for them, not just for the 1%.
@ISIDEWITH12mos12MO
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