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Atlantic
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Atlantic
The Myth of the Gen Z Red Wave
Are the kids all right-wing? Donald Trump won the 2024 election thanks in part to increased support from young voters. Some experts see this as a sign of a generational sea change. As the prominent Democratic data scientist David Shor pointed out in a recent podcast conversation with the New York Times columnist Ezra Klein, 75-year-old white men were more likely to support the Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, than 20-year-old white men were. 'Young people have gone from being the most progressive generation since the Baby Boomers, and maybe even in some ways more so, to becoming potentially the most conservative generation that we've experienced maybe in 50 or 60 years,' Shor said. If Shor is right—if Gen Z (now ages 12 to 30) is durably to the right of previous generations—a significant part of the Democratic coalition is gone. Luckily for the party, however, he probably isn't. The best available evidence suggests that the youth-vote shift in 2024 was more a one-off event than an ideological realignment. Faith Hill: The not-so-woke Generation Z The Cooperative Election Study, one of the largest politically focused surveys of Americans, goes back to 2006 and just released its 2024 data. Those data aren't perfect—they have yet to be validated against the voter file, meaning they are based on self-reported voter turnout. But they are still a much better source for studying generational shifts than data from just one year, like Shor's. The CES is also more comprehensive than the average election poll, asking about voters' ideological self-identification, party affiliation, and views on specific issues. Consistent with other reports, the CES data show that young adults (ages 18 to 29) voted for Trump in 2024 at a much higher rate than they did in 2020. The trend was especially pronounced among young men, whose support for Trump increased by 10 percentage points since 2020, compared with 6 points for young women. Although some recent polling suggests that 18-to-21-year-olds were more likely to support Trump than 22-to-29-year-olds, the CES data show the younger and older subgroups voting for Trump at near-identical rates in 2024. Young adults were also more likely to vote for Republican House candidates than in 2020, though the change was not as large as in the presidential race. But voting for a Republican candidate isn't the same as identifying as conservative. Here is where the CES data cast doubt on the notion that Gen Z is an especially right-leaning generation. According to my analysis of the CES data, young adults have actually become less likely to identify as conservative in surveys during presidential-election years since 2008. The trend is not due to increases in the nonwhite population; fewer white young adults identified as conservative in 2024 (29 percent) than did in 2016 (33 percent). What about young adults' positions on specific political issues? For the most part, they are more liberal than previous generations. (No single definition of generational cutoffs exists. In my research and writing, I define the Millennial generation as being born from 1980 to 1994, and Gen Z from 1995 to 2012.) In the 2024 CES survey, 69 percent of young adults supported granting legal status to undocumented immigrants who have not been convicted of felony crimes and who have held jobs and paid taxes for at least three years, up from 58 percent in 2012, the last year all 18-to-29-year-olds were Millennials. Also in the 2024 survey, 63 percent agreed that 'generations of slavery and discrimination have created conditions that make it difficult for blacks to work their way out of the lower class,' up from 42 percent in 2012. Support for legal abortion among young adults rose from 46 percent in 2012 to 69 percent in 2024, though the question was worded somewhat differently in those two years. Only one belief shifted in the conservative direction: 62 percent of young adults in 2024 supported increasing border patrols at the U.S.-Mexico border, up from 45 percent in 2012. From the May 2023 issue: The myth of the broke Millennial The trend looks different if we look at data on partisanship rather than ideology. The Democratic Party has steadily been losing market share among young adults since 2008, mostly because young people have grown likelier to identify as independents; Gen Z is only slightly more Republican than Millennials were at the same age. These young independents tend to vote for Democrats, but, given their lack of party affiliation, their votes are more likely to swing from one election to the next. Indeed, most of the change over the past two elections appears to have been driven by young independent voters breaking for Trump in 2024 when they didn't in 2020. Given that young voters have not become more likely to identify as conservative or hold broadly conservative political opinions, Gen Z might not be the disaster for Democrats that Shor and others are predicting. The 2024 election might have been an anomalous event in which young people's deep dissatisfaction with the economy, especially the inflation that hit their just-starting-out budgets, drove them to want change. Another distinct possibility is that, going forward, Gen Z will vote for whichever party is not currently in office. Gen Z is a uniquely pessimistic generation. In data I analyzed for my book Generations, Gen Z high-school seniors were more likely than previous generations at the same age to agree with the statements 'It is hard for me to hold out much hope for the world' and 'I often wonder if there is any real purpose to my life in light of the world situation.' Young Americans today are also unconvinced that their country is anything special: Only 27 percent of high-school seniors think the U.S. system is 'still the best in the world,' down from 67 percent in the early 1980s, according to a long-running national survey. If young people's attitudes persist as they get older, Gen Z might never be pleased with how things are going in the country. They'll want to 'vote the bastards out' in the next election no matter which party is in power. Compared with the idea of a new and persistent conservatism in young voters, a generalized pessimism bodes better for the Democrats in 2026 or 2028. But if Democrats regain power, Gen Z might turn on them once again, repeating the cycle in an endless loop of political dissatisfaction.
Economic Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Dharmendra claims Amitabh Bachchan was not first choice for 'Sholay', another iconic action-hero was slated to play Jai
Agencies Dharmendra says Big B was not the first choice for the role of Jai in Sholay One of Indian cinema's most revered classics, Sholay, may have featured a completely different cast if things had gone as initially planned. In a recent interaction with ANI , veteran actor Dharmendra disclosed that the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, who immortalized the role of Jai, was not the first choice for the part. Instead, the role had originally been offered to actor Shatrughan Sinha. Back in a 2023 interview with Aaj Tak, Shatrughan Sinha spoke candidly about turning down not just Sholay but also another iconic film, Deewaar—both of which later went to Bachchan and significantly boosted his stardom. Sinha shared that he had been handed the script for Deewaar and held onto it for nearly six months. Despite the depth and potential of the storyline, unresolved creative differences led him to step away from the project. Likewise, he was approached for Sholay, particularly for the role of Jai, but he faced issues with scheduling and the director's lack of clarity about shoot timelines. At the time, Sinha was managing several film commitments and had no space in his calendar to travel to Bangalore on uncertain terms. Sinha further reflected that he was deliberately avoiding roles that portrayed him as a villain, which also influenced his decision to turn down the film. His packed shooting schedule meant that even close colleagues like Manoj Kumar—whom he considered a brotherly figure—had to face rejections from him for important roles, including one in the film Shor. Looking back, Sinha acknowledged these decisions as part of human fallibility. While he expressed some regret, he also took solace in the fact that his decisions paved the way for Amitabh Bachchan, whom he considered a friend and an exceptional talent. According to him, by stepping away from those roles, he unknowingly contributed to Bachchan's ascent to final push that led to Amitabh Bachchan being cast in Sholay came from Dharmendra himself. Speaking to ANI, the seasoned actor shared that he had personally suggested Bachchan's name to director Ramesh Sippy. Bachchan would often visit Dharmendra on set, and the latter noticed something unique about him—his voice, presence, and inner drive. Convinced of Bachchan's potential, Dharmendra urged Sippy to consider this fresh face for the role of Jai. This recommendation played a vital role in Bachchan's inclusion in what would become a defining film in his in 1975, Sholay was a daring cinematic experiment. Directed by Ramesh Sippy and written by Salim–Javed, the story revolved around two ex-criminals, Jai and Veeru, hired by a retired police officer to take down a menacing bandit, Gabbar Singh. Featuring an ensemble cast that included Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri, and Sanjeev Kumar, the film didn't initially enjoy critical acclaim or box-office success. However, through strong word-of-mouth, it eventually broke all previous records, especially with a five-year continuous run at Mumbai's Minerva its rough start, Sholay transformed into a cultural phenomenon, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film at the time and even enjoying success overseas, especially in the Soviet Union. Over the years, it has secured its place as one of the most iconic Indian films ever made, topping British Film Institute's list of the best Indian films in 2002.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dharmendra claims Amitabh Bachchan was not first choice for 'Sholay', another iconic action-hero was slated to play Jai
One of Indian cinema's most revered classics, Sholay, may have featured a completely different cast if things had gone as initially planned. In a recent interaction with ANI , veteran actor Dharmendra disclosed that the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, who immortalized the role of Jai, was not the first choice for the part. Instead, the role had originally been offered to actor Shatrughan Sinha. Back in a 2023 interview with Aaj Tak, Shatrughan Sinha spoke candidly about turning down not just Sholay but also another iconic film, Deewaar—both of which later went to Bachchan and significantly boosted his stardom. Sinha shared that he had been handed the script for Deewaar and held onto it for nearly six months. Despite the depth and potential of the storyline, unresolved creative differences led him to step away from the project. Likewise, he was approached for Sholay, particularly for the role of Jai, but he faced issues with scheduling and the director's lack of clarity about shoot timelines. At the time, Sinha was managing several film commitments and had no space in his calendar to travel to Bangalore on uncertain terms. A Career Crossroads Sinha further reflected that he was deliberately avoiding roles that portrayed him as a villain, which also influenced his decision to turn down the film. His packed shooting schedule meant that even close colleagues like Manoj Kumar—whom he considered a brotherly figure—had to face rejections from him for important roles, including one in the film Shor. Looking back, Sinha acknowledged these decisions as part of human fallibility. While he expressed some regret, he also took solace in the fact that his decisions paved the way for Amitabh Bachchan, whom he considered a friend and an exceptional talent. According to him, by stepping away from those roles, he unknowingly contributed to Bachchan's ascent to superstardom. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 42-year-old woman changed drastically in a few months! "This" sold at Watsons is too effective Body Design News Learn More Undo A Recommendation That Changed Cinema The final push that led to Amitabh Bachchan being cast in Sholay came from Dharmendra himself. Speaking to ANI, the seasoned actor shared that he had personally suggested Bachchan's name to director Ramesh Sippy. Bachchan would often visit Dharmendra on set, and the latter noticed something unique about him—his voice, presence, and inner drive. Convinced of Bachchan's potential, Dharmendra urged Sippy to consider this fresh face for the role of Jai. This recommendation played a vital role in Bachchan's inclusion in what would become a defining film in his career. The Legacy of Sholay Released in 1975, Sholay was a daring cinematic experiment. Directed by Ramesh Sippy and written by Salim–Javed, the story revolved around two ex-criminals, Jai and Veeru, hired by a retired police officer to take down a menacing bandit, Gabbar Singh. Featuring an ensemble cast that included Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri, and Sanjeev Kumar, the film didn't initially enjoy critical acclaim or box-office success. However, through strong word-of-mouth, it eventually broke all previous records, especially with a five-year continuous run at Mumbai's Minerva Theatre. Despite its rough start, Sholay transformed into a cultural phenomenon, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film at the time and even enjoying success overseas, especially in the Soviet Union. Over the years, it has secured its place as one of the most iconic Indian films ever made, topping British Film Institute's list of the best Indian films in 2002.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Patero Announces Launch of CryptoQoR Post-Quantum Cryptography Software
PQC solution can be immediately deployed into existing infrastructure to remediate risks associated with quantum attacks. COLLEGE PARK, Md., June 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Patero, a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced the launch CryptoQoR™. This new highly efficient crypto-agile software module establishes secure communication channels and proactively mitigates security risks using hybrid post-quantum encryption. The solution can be readily deployed into existing infrastructure to improve current cryptographic protection and immediately remediate risks associated with quantum attacks. The post-quantum cryptography (PQC) market is projected to grow from $302.5 million in 2024 to $1,887.9 million by 2029.1 The approach to "Q-day," the day when quantum computers can be used to break traditional encryption, is accelerating with daily advances in quantum computing, quantum switching, AI, and high-performance computing. The migration to PQC is an imperative to secure sensitive data against future quantum threats. Governments and regulatory bodies have mandated the transition to PQC, which includes the adoption of post-quantum cryptographic solutions such as those offered by Patero. "Today's encryption is already obsolete. Using Shor's algorithm, Quantum computers will decrypt data encrypted with asymmetric algorithms such as RSA or Elliptic Curve. Your data is no longer safe," said Patero Chief Executive Officer, Crick Waters. "Sensitive, long-life data is being stolen every day to be decrypted tomorrow by cryptographically relevant quantum computers." Patero CryptoQoR also cloaks Internet-exposed endpoints, making it extremely difficult to find network attack surfaces while protecting businesses from quantum vulnerabilities. CryptoQoR's cloaking feature, therefore, is a key element of Zero Trust network architectures. CryptoQoR utilizes a certificateless authentication method to establish trust and authentication between endpoints. Untrusted endpoints are ignored. Only trusted endpoints, those with quantum-key authentication, are trusted to establish quantum-resistant tunnels. This zero-trust framework reduces network attack surfaces and enhances overall data security. Waters added, "CryptoQoR is also a crypto-agile software solution. It provides software-selectable PQC algorithms, allowing users to select their preferred algorithms in situ or upgrade to new quantum-resistant algorithms without requiring product recall or equipment replacement. All cryptography is eventually broken, but CryptoQoR's agility future-safes networks." About Patero Patero is a leader in quantum secure communications. Patero's cryptographic discovery and inventory solution quantifies risk and prioritizes mitigation of vulnerabilities against present and future cryptographic attacks. Patero's crypto-agile post-quantum security solutions hybridize classic encryption with NIST-standardized quantum-resistant encryption algorithms to mitigate cryptographic vulnerabilities and protect data-in-motion from steal-now, decrypt-later, and future direct decryption attacks. Patero is privately held and based in the Quantum Startup Foundry at the University of Maryland, College Park. For more information, visit For investment opportunities, contact company CEO Crick Waters at crick@ Learn more at 1 Quantum Cryptography Market Forecast to 2030. MarketsandMarkets. October 2024. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: RedIron PR for PateroKari Ritaccokari@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Patero Announces Launch of CryptoQoR Post-Quantum Cryptography Software
COLLEGE PARK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Patero, a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced the launch CryptoQoR™. This new highly efficient crypto-agile software module establishes secure communication channels and proactively mitigates security risks using hybrid post-quantum encryption. The solution can be readily deployed into existing infrastructure to improve current cryptographic protection and immediately remediate risks associated with quantum attacks. Today's encryption is already obsolete. Sensitive, long-life data is being stolen every day to be decrypted tomorrow by cryptographically relevant quantum computers. The post-quantum cryptography (PQC) market is projected to grow from $302.5 million in 2024 to $1,887.9 million by 2029. 1 The approach to 'Q-day,' the day when quantum computers can be used to break traditional encryption, is accelerating with daily advances in quantum computing, quantum switching, AI, and high-performance computing. The migration to PQC is an imperative to secure sensitive data against future quantum threats. Governments and regulatory bodies have mandated the transition to PQC, which includes the adoption of post-quantum cryptographic solutions such as those offered by Patero. 'Today's encryption is already obsolete. Using Shor's algorithm, Quantum computers will decrypt data encrypted with asymmetric algorithms such as RSA or Elliptic Curve. Your data is no longer safe,' said Patero Chief Executive Officer, Crick Waters. 'Sensitive, long-life data is being stolen every day to be decrypted tomorrow by cryptographically relevant quantum computers.' Patero CryptoQoR also cloaks Internet-exposed endpoints, making it extremely difficult to find network attack surfaces while protecting businesses from quantum vulnerabilities. CryptoQoR's cloaking feature, therefore, is a key element of Zero Trust network architectures. CryptoQoR utilizes a certificateless authentication method to establish trust and authentication between endpoints. Untrusted endpoints are ignored. Only trusted endpoints, those with quantum-key authentication, are trusted to establish quantum-resistant tunnels. This zero-trust framework reduces network attack surfaces and enhances overall data security. Waters added, 'CryptoQoR is also a crypto-agile software solution. It provides software-selectable PQC algorithms, allowing users to select their preferred algorithms in situ or upgrade to new quantum-resistant algorithms without requiring product recall or equipment replacement. All cryptography is eventually broken, but CryptoQoR's agility future-safes networks.' About Patero Patero is a leader in quantum secure communications. Patero's cryptographic discovery and inventory solution quantifies risk and prioritizes mitigation of vulnerabilities against present and future cryptographic attacks. Patero's crypto-agile post-quantum security solutions hybridize classic encryption with NIST-standardized quantum-resistant encryption algorithms to mitigate cryptographic vulnerabilities and protect data-in-motion from steal-now, decrypt-later, and future direct decryption attacks. Patero is privately held and based in the Quantum Startup Foundry at the University of Maryland, College Park. For more information, visit For investment opportunities, contact company CEO Crick Waters at crick@ Learn more at 1 Quantum Cryptography Market Forecast to 2030. MarketsandMarkets. October 2024.
