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Less than Half of Young Americans Are Proud to be American

The biannual Harvard Youth Poll, the nation’s leading survey of 18-29-year-olds, finds the idea of “America” to be profoundly polarizing for the nation’s youth: less than half of young Americans (41%) say they are proud to be American. Almost a third (29%) say they are embarrassed to be American.

The Loneliness Gap Among Young Americans is Growing

Young Americans feel disconnected from their communities, and in the past few years, the problem has only gotten worse. The 50th edition of the...

The Elites Who Hate Elites

A growing majority of young Americans believe that elites serve themselves over the public interest. Such anti-elite sentiment is strongest among young Americans closest to elite status, including those who identify as Democrats, hold college degrees, have higher household incomes, or live in urban areas.

“America First” Policy May Dethrone America First

When less than half of young Americans say they are proud to be Americans, one must pause and consider the possibility that America’s international contributions serve as a crucial source of pride for many Americans.

Why Young Americans Aren’t Getting Married

Young Republicans place more importance on traditional goals like marriage, children and homeownership than their Democrat counterparts.

Partisanship Fails America’s Youth as Democrats Flounder

The American youth's goals and beliefs are far more similar than commonly purported. Party differences that prevail boil down to ideological battlegrounds, where the Republican party peddles bigotry in attempts to stay in power, and Democrats fail to muster any legitimate opposition.

Why are Young Black and Hispanic Voters Turning to Trump?

Even more so than in his first term, President Trump has undoubtedly made waves just months into his presidency. Emboldened by a popular vote...

Avoiding a British Lost Decade

Britain’s rapid GDP growth is nothing more than a Potemkin village — hiding excess debt and low productivity behind a façade.

Just Vote Bro: Trump’s Last Shot at Winning the Election

As Election Day approaches, Trump has prioritized “bro shows” over conventional campaigning in hopes that historically-overlooked young male voters will cast Republican ballots.

Follow the Money: Campaign Fundraising in 2024

Following the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling in 2010, super PACs have flooded our elections with unlimited amounts of money. These independent...