Young People Have a Low Level of Trust in the US Government Few Americans between the ages of 13 and 25 trust US institutions fully, and among those they find least trustworthy are the three branches of the US government. The US president, US Congress, and US Supreme Court each
For LGBTQ+ young people, talking with adults about political views can feel difficult in today’s political climate. In our 2024 survey, we asked young people ages 13–25 how they feel about talking to the adults in their lives about politics. The comparisons are shown between respondents who identify as LGBTQ+
Discussing social and political topics can be challenging, especially in light of widespread disillusionment and polarization. Springtide asked young people what adults can do to make young people feel like they can talk about these topics with the adults in their lives. Between December 2023 and March 2024, Springtide Research