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NextGen Journal is the website for the ‘next generation’ -- our generation. Run by a nationwide team of college students, NGJ features focused reporting, sharp insight and analysis, and music, culture and sports coverage. We aim to engage our generation, showcase our take on topics that are relevant to us, and bring our voices into the national conversation.
Early Numbers: Young Voters in President Obama’s Victory
November 7, 2012
Battling diminished enthusiasm and a tough economy for recent college graduates, the Obama campaign managed to turn out young voters to a remarkable degree in Tuesday's Presidential election. We're gathering the data here.
Questions From Young Voters in The Second Presidential Debate
October 17, 2012
In Tuesday night's debate, young voters asked two of the first questions, related to youth unemployment and equal pay for women. The candidates' answers touched frequently on the job market for college graduates and Pell Grants.
Swing-State Students React: The First Presidential Debate
October 4, 2012
How are students on swing-state campuses reacting to last night's first Presidential debate? We asked NGJ Contributors in Colorado, Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and more for their thoughts and reflections on how this impacts their vote.
President Obama and Governor Romney: It’s Time to Speak With Our Generation
August 28, 2012
Both candidates reference ‘the next generation.’ But now is the time for President Obama and Governor Romney to speak with us, rather than just about us. That's why we need The Forum on the Future.
Paul Ryan for VP- The Romney/Ryan Comeback Team?
August 11, 2012
On Saturday morning, Mitt Romney announced Paul Ryan as his Vice Presidential nominee, and in the process, dramatically shifted the outlook of the 2012 election. The choice is expected to bring a more policy-driven focus to the campaign.
The 2012 Election and Our Future: An Interview with Matt Lewis
July 9, 2012
What really matters in the 2012 election? We interviewed The Daily Caller's Matt Lewis to find out. Check out the first piece in our new NGJ series, including: why Lewis wishes Governor Romney would be more specific, and why compromise isn't always a good idea.
Supreme Court Upholds Individual Mandate, ‘ObamaCare’ in 5-4 Vote
June 28, 2012
In a surprising decision, The Supreme Court of The United States decided to uphold The Affordable Care Act (aka 'ObamaCare') in its entirety on Thursday, with Chief Justice John Roberts providing the swing vote. Sound off here:
UEFA Euro 2012 Predictions: Mike vs. Preston
June 8, 2012
On Friday, the world's most popular sport will begin its most celebrated tournament aside from the World Cup. Here are our complete predictions for how the popular favorites and potential Cinderella's will fare in Europe this month.
