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The Boys of DOGE

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1692 implied HN points • 05 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Bureaucracy Reform Youth Engagement Political Movements
  1. Young engineers are stepping up to change how the U.S. government works. They are being brought in to make things more efficient.
  2. Elon Musk has created a group called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to help with this process.
  3. These young people are seen as a new force that could shape the future of government operations.

George Takei posed 5 important questions to me. Here are my answers

Robert Reich • 26297 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Wealth Inequality Progressive politics Youth Engagement Systemic Issues
  1. The system of wealth allocation and generation is broken but can be fixed by learning from history and creating new political alliances.
  2. Creating a social safety net to eliminate poverty is possible through policies like universal basic income and wealth tax on the super-rich.
  3. America is experiencing parallels to the Gilded Age with the billionaire class amassing wealth and power, but potential for change lies in building the political will for progress.

How YouTubers pushed young male voters to Trump (with receipts)

Taylor Lorenz's Newsletter • 4657 implied HN points • 23 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Influence Media Analysis Voting Trends Youth Engagement Cultural Shifts
  1. YouTubers have become very influential in shaping political opinions, especially among young men. Their mix of entertainment and political content helped many voters swing towards Trump.
  2. The calls for masculinity and distrust in traditional institutions resonated with many young people. This messaging provided a comfort to those feeling lost or marginalized in society.
  3. The media landscape has shifted, with traditional news losing ground to internet personalities. This shift highlights how critical it is for political figures to connect with voters where they spend their time online.

'Libbing out' is the latest irony-fueled coping mechanism

Taylor Lorenz's Newsletter • 3403 implied HN points • 05 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political trends Social media Youth Engagement Democratic Party
  1. Young progressives are using a term called 'libbing out' to humorously embrace mainstream Democratic politics. It's a way for them to ignore their usual cynicism and feel optimistic, even if just for a little while.
  2. 'Libbing out' is partly a reaction to feeling overwhelmed by the state of politics. People want a break from all the negativity and are choosing to focus on a more comfortable political fantasy, even if it's temporary.
  3. While 'libbing out' helps people cope, it's also critiqued as a shallow approach that doesn’t address deeper political issues. Many believe that simply supporting Democrats won't solve bigger problems in the system.
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