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PoliticsWhy younger Americans feel their votes do not matter

Yale history and law professor Samuel Moyn says younger Americans feel they have little say over national policy and the country’s future. He argues that the generational divide is widening in the US and worldwide. In the US, where protest is shunned and young politicians are uncommon, many believe their votes will make no difference; longer lifespans are also contributing to an aging population and concentrated power.

AAl Jazeera English 2026-10-11 20:45