Op/Ed: Jan. 6 insurrection 'startling' but catalyst to continue to fight for democracy

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Op/Ed: Jan. 6 insurrection 'startling' but catalyst to continue to fight for democracy
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The events of Jan. 6, 2021, should be a call to action for Generation Z. Instead of becoming apathetic, they must keep fighting for democracy.

a majority of young voters believing the GOP works for the elite, while on the other side of the aisle, Democratic President Joe Biden has a 52% disapproval rating among voters ages 18 to 29.

But not every member of my generation has given up on democracy. Motivated by the turmoil of present day American politics, we have taken to political activism. Protests are a peaceful way to express concern or disagreement. However, activism can only push the political agenda so far. While protests bring attention to issues, they don’t always force politicians to enact the change citizens want.

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