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News Breakdown: Washington D.C.

  • alexisgtrifon
  • Apr 2, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 23

By Alexis Trifon


Last week, I traveled to Washington, D.C., for a student summit. I had the opportunity to hear from impressive individuals, such as congresspeople, chiefs of staff, political strategists, heads of nonprofit organizations, and others. Later in the conference, after gaining a thorough understanding of political and foreign policy issues, I lobbied on Capitol Hill and at the White House with a group of fellow students. We discussed conflicts in the Middle East and how the United States of America can help.

This was my first time in Washington, D.C., and while the grandeur, history, and gravitas permeated every building, oddly enough, it felt comfortable. The comfort I felt in such a notable city speaks to the fact that democracy values and respects each voice. Whether you are 16 or 60, we all have a role to play in the governance of our great nation; it's not limited to adults.

The importance of the younger generation's role in the democratic process was continually emphasized throughout the summit. Especially as political volatility and hyper-partisanship are on the rise, youth involvement and youth activism are essential. At the heart of politics are people, and Generation Z has already participated in bilateral partnerships, initiatives, and more. We must continue to do so and and invest in our young leaders.

At Life with Lex, our mission is “to engage a politically aware community and promote youth activism, one post at a time”. I like to live by our acronym, IDEA: inform, discuss, empower, and act, which I saw in action while lobbying with other teenagers. I am so proud of the work Gen Z is doing to build a better future! The speed at which entertainment, news, and ideas spread around the world has never been faster, and, in turn, we are keenly aware of and vocal about injustices that exist. I hope this article about my time in D.C. gives you hope, it certainly did for me.

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