Young people across the nation approach notions of "Americanism" and "patriotism" with varying definitions and levels of support. This variation, informed by a long history of racism and xenophobia, reveals that there is a major disconnect in whether or not members do feel that they are equal citizens of a common country.
In 20 years, this nation has seen a divergence of the meanings of “patriot” and “patriotic” — a divergence informed by both political and cultural changes over the past two decades.
“Patriotism” is a word that means very different things to different people, and this variation in meaning is both reflected in and driven by the media.
Bernie Sanders' followers are not simply drawn to his socialist rhetoric, but rather to his desire to create institutions focused on personal liberty and equality, and that goal is here to stay.
The past three years of the Trump administration have significantly impacted youth engagement with politics by confusing the young Republican base, alienating swing voters, and invigorating those on the left.
Young Americans don’t just want “structural change” because it’s a cool Twitter hashtag: They want their health care and college debt policies to change because their lives depend on it.
As the debate about whether re-enfranchisement can be restricted based on wealth winds through the Florida courts, the fate of over a million potential voters in one of the most important battleground states is on the line.
