49 min
Pathways to Progress: Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez - President of NextGen America It Matters with Michael Starr Hopkins
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- News Commentary
In this episode, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, the President of NextGen America, discusses the political power of young people and the importance of engaging voters of color. She emphasizes the need for the Democratic Party to invest in communities of color and tailor their messages to the diverse subsets within these communities. Ramirez also addresses the complexities of immigration and the misconceptions surrounding Dreamers. She criticizes Governor Greg Abbott for using immigration as a political stunt and highlights the need for comprehensive immigration reform. The conversation covers topics such as negotiating for progressive policies, the impact of the Gaza conflict on young Democrats, the generational divide on the Israeli-Palestinian issue, and the stakes of the election.
In this episode, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, the President of NextGen America, discusses the political power of young people and the importance of engaging voters of color. She emphasizes the need for the Democratic Party to invest in communities of color and tailor their messages to the diverse subsets within these communities. Ramirez also addresses the complexities of immigration and the misconceptions surrounding Dreamers. She criticizes Governor Greg Abbott for using immigration as a political stunt and highlights the need for comprehensive immigration reform. The conversation covers topics such as negotiating for progressive policies, the impact of the Gaza conflict on young Democrats, the generational divide on the Israeli-Palestinian issue, and the stakes of the election.
49 min