6 Ways Gen Z Can Make Political Change Right Now
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6 Ways Gen Z Can Make Political Change Right Now

There's more ways to rock the boat other than rocking the vote.

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6 Ways Gen Z Can Make Political Change Right Now
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Generation Z is the generation born after Millennials, between the mid 1990's and the early 2010's. Currently, Gen Z makes up 25% of the population in the U.S., meaning they have the potential to make the biggest change if they want to. It is hard, however, for a large portion of Gen Z to make any political change right now, since nearly half of them are under the age of 18 and, therefore cannot vote. Luckily, there are many other ways for Gen Z to get involved and make political change without voting.

1. Do your research.

Putting in the time to figure out which political party you wish to be a part of, or who your local representative is, is the first step in making change. Keep an eye out for what is happening in the world, that way you always know what problems need your attention.

2. Find a cause.

No matter which political party you chose to be a part of, or if you chose a political party at all, there are always causes that need people to fight for them. Whether it is pro-choice or pro-life, for or against tax cuts, animals rights or whatever it is that you want to fight for, there is always a way to get involved.

3. Sign petitions.

This goes along with the aforementioned point, but is still very important. Most, if not all, causes often have petitions floating around on the internet begging to be signed. Although it may not seem like you are doing a lot, it is still important to take action with things like this as they will most likely be sent to or seen by one of your local officials, possibly affecting the way they vote on the matter.

4. Attend rallies.

Once you've found the problems you want to fight for, you can start seeing if there are any rallies or protests around you to attend. Make sure to stay smart and safe and that you are prepared though.

5. Use your social media presence.

Social media is one of the greatest tools in the political fight. There are millions of different people with millions of different ideas floating around and sharing information. Using your social media to share your ideas and interact with your representatives allows people too young to vote to make sure their voice is heard and their ideas are being shared.

6. Try to get internships.

Some local government officials have open internships that often accept people around the age of 16. These internships will allow you to see how political change is made and government works, meaning that when you are old enough to vote, you will be able to make informed decisions.


While these are only a few ways to make political change, there is always something you can do. Generation Z is the largest generation and ,if we work together, have the power to make the most political change. So, get out there and start fighting.

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