Young Americans Are Losing Faith in Democracy

Young Americans, Are Losing Faith in Democracy.

Young Americans, Are Losing Faith in Democracy.

Young Americans , Are Losing Faith in Democracy.

NPR News reports many young citizens of the United States are concerned about the future of the country's democracy.

NPR News reports many young citizens of the United States are concerned about the future of the country's democracy.

A poll conducted by the Harvard University Kennedy School's Institute of Politics shows 52% of young Americans believe US democracy is "in trouble.".

A poll conducted by the Harvard University Kennedy School's Institute of Politics shows 52% of young Americans believe US democracy is "in trouble.".

Merely 7% of those who participated in the study believes the democratic process in the United States is "healthy.".

Merely 7% of those who participated in the study believes the democratic process in the United States is "healthy.".

Nearly half of all young Republicans believe the country will experience civil war during their lifetime.

Nearly half of all young Republicans believe the country will experience civil war during their lifetime.

Young voters showed out in the 2020 election, propelling Joe Biden into the White House.

Young voters showed out in the 2020 election, propelling Joe Biden into the White House.

Nearly a year into the 79-year-old president's first term, his approval rating among young people is 46%.

Nearly a year into the 79-year-old president's first term, his approval rating among young people is 46%.

Last March showed a much more favorable outlook for Biden among younger citizens.

59% of them approved of his performance.

The study indicates cause for concern for the mental health of the young adults of the United States.

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues onward with no end in sight, 51% of young Americans said they felt "depressed, or hopeless.".

There are millions of millions of millions ...who are struggling with this on a regular basis.

, Della Volpe, former advisor Biden campaign, via NPR News.

There are millions of millions of millions ...who are struggling with this on a regular basis.

, Della Volpe, former advisor Biden campaign, via NPR News