Ending the Gerontocracy | Amanda Litman, Run For Something
From Civic Forum · 00:46:16
Show by Rory Truex
In this week’s session of The Civic Forum, Rory Truex is joined by Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run for Something. Amanda explains why America’s political system is dominated by older leaders, and how young people can step up.We discuss:Why the U.S. is a gerontocracy, and how it affects democracy.The underrepresentation of Millennials, Gen Z, women, and working-class people in Congress.The structural barriers that keep young and diverse candidates from running.How Run for Something recruits and supports first-time candidates across the country.What it means to be authentic as a politicianAmanda’s vision for political reform — from campaign finance to paying public servants fairly.
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