Youth protests in the United States, from #BlackLivesMatter to #CeasefireNow

What is it about?

This article investigates the medium and short term causes that mobilized millions of American youth, causing them to demand structural reforms to the US political system. Specifically, it investigates the significance of the 2020 #BlackLivesMatter mobilizations, and the 2023-2024 #CeasefireNow mobilizations.

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Why is it important?

This article examines drivers of widespread youth protests under Democratic and Republican administrations in the US. It identifies the reasons why so many Americans have become unhappy with the options that they are presented with, when asked to choose between the two major political parties.