our moment our time

Our Movement. Our Moment.

Our Time.

The Millennial Generation is HugeIt rivals the Baby Boom Generation in size.

(Source: U.S. Census Bureau)

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The Millennial Generation is the Most Diverse Generation in U.S. History.

2%5%

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White Latino Black AsianOther

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White Latino Black AsianOther

Source: CIRCLE tabulations of U.S. Census Bureau CPS March 2006 Supplement.

18-29 year olds 65 and older

Young People are Paying Attention 77% of 18-29 year olds say

they are interested in local politics, up 28 points from 49% in 1999.

85% of 18-29 year olds report they are “interested in keeping up with national affairs,” a 14 point increase from 71% in 1999 and nearly the same level of interest as adults of all ages (89%).

(Source: The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007, March 22, 2007)

When Targeted, Young People Vote

In 2004, candidate contact increased turnout an average of 9.4 percentage points.

(Source: Richard Niemi and Mike Hamner, 2004)

Turnout in 2006 increased an average of 157% in precincts where youth voter projects were run.

(Source: Student PIRGs’ New Voters Project analysis)

In 2004, the number of 18-29 year old voters rivaled the number of

(Source: U.S. Census Bureau)

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An Historic Period.

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But We Have Innovative Solutions

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...and we have learned from

those before us.

Madison, WI 1967

Madison, WI 2007

March on Washington March 1963

Power Shift 2007

Watch out. Here we come.