A Crisis of Faith. And Not the Religious Kind.
What happens when an entire generation loses faith in democracy?
"Many of you know that in addition to writing about foreign policy, I also work on issues related to youth and civic engagement.
I'll have a piece tomorrow addressing developments in the Middle East and Ukraine. Today, I want to share this article I wrote for The Preamble about young Americans' growing disillusionment with government.
Young Americans' skepticism extends beyond domestic concerns to America's global role. The latest Harvard Youth Poll found that 40% believe the U.S. spends too much on foreign aid, compared with just 9% who say it's too little.
Young people represent our future and will ultimately determine America's place in the world. Our work on strengthening youth civic engagement must include emphasizing the importance of global citizenship. More on this topic to come."
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