Dear John,
We are pleased to share exciting news about a significant polling report released today by American University’s Sine Institute of Policy & Politics that we are proud to have been a part of. Reimagining the American Dream: Views from Young Americans — Sine’s second annual polling report — focuses on understanding young Americans’ (ages 18-34) perspectives on politics, community engagement, and public service, reflecting on their experiences, values, and goals. The Institute’s inaugural survey — released August 2022 — centered on topics such as democracy, American values, and the role of social media in young Americans’ lives. This latest iteration takes on the challenging and important topic of what the American Dream means for young people today and notably, what leaders need to know to support today’s youth in making their dreams a reality.
The Institute partnered with Millennial Action Project (MAP), The Close Up Foundation and a team of American University student advisors on the research with online interviews conducted by Generation Lab, ensuring a comprehensive and representative sample. American University approached MAP to collaborate on the initiative, recognizing the invaluable perspective and input that our network of young, cross-partisan lawmakers brings to the table. |
The survey is considered an investment in understanding young Americans’ goals for the future as well as the barriers and support they experience as they pursue these objectives. It provides key findings and essential insights for those involved in setting policy and shaping institutions that closely intersect with young Americans’ lives, serving as a roadmap for leaders — from national, state, and local elected officials to community organizers and others — to know how to effectively engage, harness and reflect the power of America’s young voices.
The survey’s methodology involved 1,568 interviews of Americans 18-34, including oversamples of Black, Hispanic and LBGTQ+ respondents. The project carefully considered the profound impacts of spiraling technological innovation and major economic transitions, shifting attitudes towards social justice, and the challenges posed by a devastating, global pandemic that has significantly affected their physical and mental health. We invite you to read the full report here. Also see NPR's story released today on the Institute's report, that includes coverage of MAP's role in the polling project. |
