New generation, new politics: as Generation Y steps into the polling booths, how will political life change?(Youth And Politics)
American Prospect, The, October, 2003 by Greenberg, Anna
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A new generation is coming of age in America and politicians ignore it at their peril. Generation Y, as it's been called, is expected to be as large as the Baby Boom Generation, and when the full group is of voting age, it could have as much political significance. It is a generation that has thus far shown itself to be disdainful of politics, cynical about political parties and more likely than any other age group to support third-party candidates.
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At the same time, these young people are engaged in the life of the community and expect to improve it. To write them off politically ...
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