Young progressives are “pouring energy into protests” and reshaping the political establishment. Racism is the biggest problem Gen Z believes they face, and young activists continue to take to the streets to protest for racial justice—which could potentially influence the way young people vote in the upcoming election. Already during the primaries, younger progressive candidates who identify as Democratic socialists have knocked off older incumbent officeholders in various cities across the country. According to one progressive activist, “The internet is defeating these political machines” as younger, more liberal candidates with a “good social media operation” get on the ballots without needing the support of existing party leadership. (NPR, The Hill)
