Five Questions with David Hogg

March for Our Lives gun violence activist who has turned to electing young progressives through Leaders We Deserve

David Hogg survived the tragic 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He went on to become one of a generation of student activists who had enough and decided to fight for gun reform instead of just waiting for the next shooting.

Hogg was one of the main organizers of the March for Our Lives, the largest single day of protest against gun violence in our country. He has turned his sights to the importance of voting and focused on registering new voters in truly impressive numbers.

I thought we’d check in with David tonight, to learn about the work he is continuing to do, focused on young voters and their impact on the political process. What makes young people take an interest in government? How do we get more of them there? David’s answers are both enlightening and encouraging as we get closer to the 2024 election.

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