Just Fix It!
The twentysomething rebels' battle plan is to repair the damage their elders wrought and chart a new course
'The only time people listen to our generation is when we're in their face. The deficit is destroying our future. We're not going to be quiet.'
John Cowan, 27, Rob Nelson, 29, Founders of Lead or Leave
'There is an emphasis on communication. Our generation grew up afraid that our parents would divorce.'
Matthew Lorin, 27, launched Student Human Rights Exchange
'Lobbies have left our children in the cold. Survival of the fittest has been the order of the day.'
Cheryl Dorsey, 29, started the Family Van
'We are not only losing our natural environment, but the indigineous cultures that can teach us how to use medicinal plants.'
Sonserai Lee, 29, established Knowledge Recovery Foundation
'Whether we're African-American or Mexican-American, those of us who had opportunities have an obligation to try to help others.'
Michael Canul, 23, created mentoring program.
GRAPHIC Picture |c Vanessa Kirsch, |s Jeffrey MacMillan--USN≀ Picture |c Eric Liu, |s Charlie Archambault--USN≀ Picture |c Wendy Kopp, |s Jeffrey MacMillan--USN≀ Picture |c John Cowan, Rob Nelson, |s Linda L. Creighton--USN≀ Picture |c Matthew Lorin, |s Jeffrey MacMillan--USN≀ Picture |c Cheryl Dorsey, |s Nubar Alexanian for USN≀ Picture |c Sonserai Lee, |s Jeffrey MacMillan--USN≀ Picture |c Michael Canul |s Wesley Wong for USN&WR
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