Emily Gardiner

Emily Gardiner is a 23-year-old library assistant from eastern Connecticut who identifies as 'definitely leftist, not liberal.' Raised in a politically active family, she attributes her views to her Indigenous heritage and community values. Emily believes that both major political parties have capitulated to authoritarianism, expressing concern about the influence of billionaires on the Democratic Party and the centrist tendencies of liberals. Her perspective reflects a broader sentiment among Generation Z women, who are increasingly identifying as leftist in response to the socio-political climate.