Dear Isa and Ally,
Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE) estimates that 50% of young people, ages 18-29, voted in the 2020 presidential election, a remarkable 11-point increase from 2016 (39%) and likely one of the highest rates of youth electoral participation since the voting age was lowered to 18. Millennials ages 18-40 (born 1982-2004), must continue to vote in order to save our democracy.
Oregon is one of the states that has Democrats as leaders. The goal of Millennials will be to flip other states to vote for Democrats, that have voted Republican in the past.
For you, that means probably traveling to other states to register Millennials to vote and to get out the vote during primaries, and in November 2020 and 2024.
At the same time, the consequences of climate change will increase the number of refugees worldwide and in North America. Millennials will be called on to deal with the refugee crisis.
January 6, 2021 insurrection at the Capital almost destroyed our democracy. Now the success or failure of our DOJ and overall justice system will determine if our democracy continues.
SCOTUS lost legitimacy with their ruling against abortion. The Republican appointed conservative majority threatens our democracy and the authority of the Federal government. Rights are not Rights if someone can take them away from you. SCOTUS needs to be reformed. The Senate filibuster needs to be abolished.
The war in Ukraine is destroying lives, homes and democracy. The war is disrupting food supplies in the Middle East. US and EU are spending billions of dollars and euros on war supplies.
The US economy is dealing with inflation and will then experience a recession (hopefully not very long). The US has a shortage of labor due to low wages for some jobs.
The COVID pandemic continues to have new variants spread across the world.
These crises, voting, refugees, war, economic and the pandemic will unfold in a chaotic communication bubble of propaganda, false realities, lies, and immoral and unethical behavior. Millennials must use their social and networking skills, social media skills, internet and computer skills, and use face to face teamwork to organize young people ages 18-40 to take action.
Unfortunately, the fight for justice and equality will require sacrifice, however we will emerge with a clear vision of a better future.
Grandpa
Updated July 14, 2022
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