The Ideology and Politics of the Millennial Generation: How Progressive Are Young People Today?

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
A light lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

The Center for American Progress
1333 H Street, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20005

Campus Progress, the Center for American Progress and the Glaser Progress Foundation are pleased to announce the release of two reports: The Political Ideology of the Millennial Generation and New Progressive America: The Millennial Generation, both of which are part of the Center for American Progress’ recently launched Progressive Studies Program. The Progressive Studies Program is a unique interdisciplinary project exploring the history, intellectual foundations and public understanding of progressivism in America. The program seeks to increase public awareness of progressive ideas and values, as well as to educate public officials and policymakers through lectures, seminars, articles, public events, book discussions, new media tools, and training seminars with activists and young people.

The Political Ideology of the Millennial Generation documents the findings of the first study by the Progressive Studies Program at CAP about the nature and contours of political values and beliefs in America among young people. New Progressive America: The Millennial Generation provides a detailed portrait of the Millennial generation, covering the generation’s size, voting behavior, demographics and views on cultural, foreign policy, role of government and economic issues.

In conjunction with the release of these new reports, Campus Progress and the Center for American Progress are pleased to invite you to a panel discussing the political values and beliefs of today’s youth. The panel will feature John Halpin and Ruy Teixeira, Senior Fellows and Co-Directors of the Progressive Studies Program at the Center for American Progress; Abigail Kiesa, Youth Coordinator at the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE); and Erica Williams, Deputy Director and Policy and Advocacy Manager at Campus Progress.

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This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Campus Progress, the Center for American Progress, and the Glaser Progress Foundation.

Nearest Metro Station: Orange/Blue Line, McPherson Square

For more information, please email speakers@campusprogress.org.