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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The American dream feels impossible for many young voters, who see no political fix

Gen Z and millennial Americans are feeling increasingly demoralized about their economic prospects, and some say their concerns have gone unaddressed by elected officials. In communities of all kinds, voters in their 20s and 30s are confronting a financial reality of rising costs, mounting debt and minimal wage growth. Many described a similar reality one where economic worries loom large over their everyday lives and erode their faith in the ability of those in power.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

America, there is still so much to love about you but we have to break up. This is why I'm renouncing US citizenship | Anonymous

A person with deep American family roots treasures the country's beauty and memories but chooses to distance themselves because of political disillusionment and citizen insecurity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Some people have a choice about whether or not to vote Labour. I wish I did too | Polly Hudson

Familial loyalty and upbringing sustain unwavering Labour voting despite political disillusionment and tempting alternatives.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Lifelong Democrat Joy Reid Says She's Barely Hanging On' With Party Too Scared To Embrace Effective Fighter' Progressives Like Jasmine Crockett

Joy Reid expresses deep disillusionment with the Democratic Party's current direction and effectiveness.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

"Be Better Parents": People Are Giving Millennials A Much-Needed Reality Check, And It's Harsh But Fair

Millennials often face harsh criticism from older generations, which can be unwarranted.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Declining' is the most common word associated with Britain, damning poll shows

Public disillusionment in Britain is growing, driven by political neglect and declining community services, which some say is empowering extremist parties.
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Millions of Black Americans Can't Just Up and Leave Under Trump. We Must Fight.

"It's the unofficial-official position of Black America. They can fix it. Right after comes 'and I'm getting the fuck out. Why stay? We did what we could. Amerikkka is a dead-end.'"
Black Lives Matter
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