American Storylines

American Storylines

A New Age of Political Pessimism

Caught between distrust and a desire for change, Gen Z's politics are not always predictable

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Rachel Janfaza
Apr 17, 2025
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I’m excited to have Rachel Janfaza guest post for American Storylines. Janfaza is a writer and author of The Up and Up, a fantastic newsletter that is a must-read for anyone interested in better understanding Gen Z. Her interviews with young adults continually challenge me to update my thinking about this dynamic and influen…

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Rachel Janfaza
Founder of The Up and Up | Studying Gen Z | Words in The New York Times, Washington Post, Free Press, POLITICO Magazine, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Teen Vogue, Glamour
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