In response to the Supreme Court hearing arguments related to two lawsuits challenging President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “When President Biden stepped up last summer and proposed a historic plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt for borrowers nationwide, young people felt […]

In response to the record-setting youth turnout in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court primary election, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “Early data shows that Wisconsin’s critical Supreme Court primary election Tuesday night was decided by a historic and overwhelming surge in youth voter turnout. There is so much at stake in this […]

In response to Texas House Bill 2390, which would prohibit counties from putting a polling place at a college or university, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “This bill is a continuation of the voter suppression tactics that have unfortunately become emblematic of Texas under Republican leadership. NextGen America strongly rejects […]

Letter to President Biden, Congress, outlines key legislative priorities for young voters in the year ahead Austin, TX — Today, NextGen America and a group of 20 coalition partners announced the 2023 Youth Agenda, a document outlining young voters’ legislative priorities for the coming year. The agenda is also being sent with a letter to […]

In response to President Biden’s State of the Union address, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “Earlier this month, NextGen America and 20 coalition partners sent President Biden the Youth Agenda, a list of legislative priorities outlining young peoples’ hopes and vision for the future. After watching his address tonight, it […]

In response to President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “Today, President Biden is signing the Respect for Marriage Act into law, delivering a massive victory for America’s young LGBTQ+ people that cannot be understated. The Respect for Marriage Act protects our basic civil […]