U.S. Democracy in Crisis: Why Young Americans Are Losing Faith

Is the American Dream Fading for Gen Z?

A shocking Harvard poll revealed only 7% of Americans aged 18-29 view their country as a \"healthy democracy\" – and the disillusionment is growing faster than TikTok trends. From school shootings to climate inaction, young people are watching their futures get stuck in Washington's political quicksand .

School Shootings: When Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Enough

CNN data shows 16 school shootings occurred by March 6 this year – a grim record. Despite viral hashtags and protests, politicians' \"incremental moves\" (as Channel 4’s Matt Frei puts it) can’t compete with easy access to military-grade weapons . Even gun law updates get roasted online as \"neither just nor sensible\" by critics.

Climate Promises Melting Faster Than Polar Ice

Teens like Hawaii’s Faith Soliven are blunt: \"We’ll be cleaning up everyone else’s mess.\" But when President Biden backtracked on fossil fuel pledges, youth climate groups called it a straight-up betrayal. A 59% disapproval rating from young voters on climate policy? That’s louder than a Coachella crowd verdict .

Congress: The Ultimate Reality Show Flop

Imagine waiting 21 days for your government to pick a House Speaker . The 118th Congress passed just 34 bills in its first year – fewer than during the Great Depression. \"It’s the worst year in 40-50 years,\" admits Rep. Ken Buck. No wonder 48% of young adults want new political parties, according to Pew Research.

The Toxic Truth Behind the Capital

As Rep. Tim Burchett brutally tweeted: D.C. is like an \"open sewer\" where ambition trumps action . BridgeUSA CEO Manu Meel summarizes Gen Z’s mood: \"American democracy is losing.\" With 2024 dubbed the year of \"The United States vs. itself\" by geopolitical experts, this political thriller needs better writers .

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