Trump's Approval Falls to 37%

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33. GenZ is seriously struggling. Absent transformative reform

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... younger generations will opt out in even greater numbers and remain vulnerable to extremist right-wing propaganda, so long as there is a class of people to scapegoat and a promise to end the struggle -- however absurd the "solution." When people are in dire straits; when they have no faith in their ability to enact meaningful reform, their racial identity becomes less relevant. They may be well aware that opting out empowers those who hate them, but when the "system" appears hopelessly rigged against them, it it gets tougher and tougher to inspire people to get in/stay in the "game."

And I'm taking seriously transformative things like Piketty's Inheritance for All as part other, interrelated, big, progressive reforms including universal health care. More on what we absolutely must fight for here:

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/03/pikettys-new-book-explores-how-economic-inequality-is-perpetuated

From AI (Gemini)

Gen Z is facing severe financial pressure, with over 50% struggling to make ends meet due to high inflation, soaring debt, and housing unaffordability. Compared to previous generations at the same age, Gen Z has more debt, including credit cards and car loans, while often dealing with stagnant wages. This has led to 41% running out of money monthly, with 70% experiencing severe anxiety over their financial future.

The only way to counter rampant cynicism and political apathy among those who are struggling economically is to come out of this crisis committed to crashing through the bounds of what the "old guard" and consultant class has long believed defined the realm of the possible

GO BIG!!!