Make Way for the Future Leaders in Climate
The Biden administration has appointed the most diverse collection of cabinet leaders in US history. From Vice President Kamala Harris to Assistant Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine to Secretary Deb Haaland, the proverbial glass ceiling has been broken at the national level. Yet, an important collection of voices is still missing from many critical conversations.
Young activists are at the forefront of successful social movements, pushing and stretching the boundaries of civil society. Yet they are often written off as lacking experience and knowledge. History, however, tells a much different story. Young leaders have played an integral role in changing the course of the nation and should continue to be uplifted as powerful drivers of political and social change.