In response to the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, chaired by Sen. Bernie Sanders, holding a hearing to examine the American youth mental health crisis, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “NextGen America applauds the Senate HELP Committee, chaired by Senator Bernie Sanders, for meeting today […]

In response to President Biden vetoing a bill that would potentially cancel the President’s debt forgiveness plan, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “We applaud President Biden for vetoing this egregious bill that would take away life-changing relief from over 40 million Americans and attack hardworking families drowning in debt. The […]

In response to North Carolina Republicans overriding Gov. Cooper’s veto on the monster abortion bill, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “We commend Gov. Cooper and the thousands of activists who tirelessly fought to protect women’s reproductive health across North Carolina as we witness this devastating and dangerous moment in the […]

The Gen10 list honors and celebrates NextGen’s ten year anniversary Austin, TX — Today, NextGen America announced its Gen10 list, featuring young diverse leaders, community organizers, activists, and creatives who are helping shape young peoples’ power around the country and transforming the way our voices are represented nationwide. The list features figures like Maxwell Frost, […]

In response to the North Carolina Republicans passing SB 20, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “The passage of SB 20 marks a dangerous moment in North Carolina’s history. This monstrous bill – which will ban medication abortions at 10 weeks, ban surgical abortions at 12 weeks, and close abortion clinics […]

In response to President Biden announcing his 2024 presidential campaign, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “Throughout his time in office, President Biden and his administration have been fierce advocates for young voters. From climate action, gun safety, student debt relief, LGBTQ+ rights, marijuana reform, and building an economy for everyone […]