Gen Alpha 1.0’s politics are forming, and fast. Their worldview is being shaped by a completely different set of events than the generation before them. That will impact how they vote.

Ahead of July 4th, I checked in with young Americans about patriotism. Like Gallup, I found that less than half of Gen Z feels proud to be American. But they don't hate America. In fact, they want to love it. 🧵

We’ve entered the gloomcycle. I spoke to more than 50 members of Gen Z. Not one felt fully confident about the direction our country is going in. So what can we do about it? Thanks to @sulliview.bsky.social for sharing more. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

"Gloomcycle" That's what we're trapped in A new term enters the lexicon... Thanks to @racheljanfaza.bsky.social theupandup.us/p/welcome-to...

After an intense college experience, the class of 2025 is graduating into chaos.

Beyond this, @chiosse.bsky.social is part of the demo he’s trying to reach. It’s not just that he’s young… He gets the internet. He grew up on it. He knows what feels cringe vs. what doesn’t. That’s part of the authenticity he talks about. It’s lived, not just performed.

4 takeaways from listening sessions with young adults under 30: 1. The FOMO effect is real. 2. Love isn't just emotional, it's financial. 3. Saving isn't always possible amid economic headwinds. 4. Women are closing the investing gap.

The danger for Democrats and Republicans is less that young people will vote for the other side, it’s that they’ll stop believing electoral politics can deliver the change they need. That’s a much bigger problem as we look to 2028 than any poll number suggests. www.theupandup.us/p/warning-si...

Critical context in the gender gap convo

More than 1 in 10 Gen Z Americans view political violence as a viable path to change, per new CIRCLE/Protect Democracy data.

Gen Z guru @racheljanfaza.bsky.social says people under 27 were motivated to vote for President Trump out of frustration with the status quo, economic concerns and cancel culture. But now that we’re living in what Dave Portnoy calls “tariff city,” are they sticking with him?

Gen Z is frustrated by the status quo — and that drives their voting habits. As I told @tarapalmeri.bsky.social, young people are hungry for change. Politics is just one part of that equation. And yes, I think they'll vote in the midterms.

Bernie Sanders 🤝 Coachella, a smart move. In 2024, Republicans were successful at politically coding culture, while Democrats tried to culturally code politics. I expect to see more organic engagement like this from Dems this year as they work to rebrand.

Gen Z is not a monolith. Here's why ⤵️. Thanks to @postopinions.bsky.social for the video.

Spoke with the latest Gen Zer to run for Congress, Deja Foxx, for @vanityfair.com. . We discussed: - Why the moment is ripe for a generational shake-up - Building community online - Influencer candidates - And her first political memory (it's powerful) www.vanityfair.com/news/story/g...

Covid tore Gen Z in two. The idealistic early tendencies of my peers are being challenged by a rising cohort characterized more by distrust, cynicism and a glib view of the future, to the point that they feel like a distinct generation. My latest: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

If you want to understand Gen Z, you need to read the work of @racheljanfaza.bsky.social -- here is a great op-ed she penned that considers the impact of the pandemic on younger Zoomers. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Democrats, we need to talk. This week’s social media attempts were rough. If you want to connect with young voters and gain their trust, you need to change what you’re doing. www.theupandup.us/p/emergency-...

There are two Gen Z’s