As a new generation inspires America with a wave of activism, let’s not forget those who came before. Despite its reputation for political apathy, being Gen X — post-boomer, pre-millennial — was about so much more than just watching John Hughes movies and figuring out how to eat sushi. Patrick Bateman wasn’t available, but others who lived through it shared their remarkable stories of Gen X activism:Voter TurnoutTROY: What you have to remember is that voting back then took time out of your day. I even stood in line for an hour to vote for Ralph Nader that one time. So …BRANDON: Oh my God, Ralph Nader!

Source: New York Times March 29, 2018 19:18 UTC