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Young Americans: Connected to the world, but not to politics
They are connected to one another like never before. And they are as disconnected from American politics as ever.
They're avid volunteers for community causes, yet most hardly seem to care about government or campaigns. They see a government that's not deserving of their trust, resistant to change and barely caring about their needs. They don't think their vote counts.
They are the young. Old enough to vote, numerous enough to pick a president or a Congress. And they don't seem to care.
"I don't pay taxes. I don't pay for my health insurance," said Emilia Pascarella, a sophomore at Penn State University. "I don't feel I'm being affected."
MORE HERE: http://yonside.com/young-americans-connected-to-the-world-disconnected-from-politics/
They're avid volunteers for community causes, yet most hardly seem to care about government or campaigns. They see a government that's not deserving of their trust, resistant to change and barely caring about their needs. They don't think their vote counts.
They are the young. Old enough to vote, numerous enough to pick a president or a Congress. And they don't seem to care.
"I don't pay taxes. I don't pay for my health insurance," said Emilia Pascarella, a sophomore at Penn State University. "I don't feel I'm being affected."
MORE HERE: http://yonside.com/young-americans-connected-to-the-world-disconnected-from-politics/
