Next Generation Politics

Next Generation Politics was founded in the aftermath of the 2016 election, in recognition of the breadth of civic breakdown in our country, the low percentage at which young people vote, the degree to which civic education is absent in our schools, and the extent of segregation of students within even diverse and dynamic cities. Next Gen brings together high school students who are socioeconomically, racially, and politically diverse to grapple with complex civic issues and current events in order to become informed, engaged citizens and change-makers within their schools and communities. We focus on perspective-taking, critical thinking, and deliberative discourse, emphasizing creating on-ramps for youth to be actively involved in strengthening democracy and civil society. Next Gen is building a movement of young people committed to building bridges through deliberative dialogue across various divides.