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Young Adult Author Says Washington Should Involve Younger People in Politics

A young adult author stated that officials in Washington should take young people seriously and include them in political processes. The author warned that failing to do so could lead to the rise of a disaffected third party.

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A young adult author said Washington needs to take young people seriously. The author told a reporter that older people should either follow the Mamdani or Kirk track and get younger people involved. "Or you're essentially creating a disaffected third party that will eventually come to power," the author said.

The comments address how political participation by younger generations could shape future outcomes.

Key Facts

Author statement
Washington should take young people seriously
Two options presented
Mamdani or Kirk track to involve younger people
Third party warning
Disaffected third party could eventually come to power

Potential Impact

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    Younger voters may seek alternative political channels if current parties do not engage them.

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Word count63 words
PublishedMay 17, 2026, 10:01 PM
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