evidence: Young people’s top issues are inflation/cost of living, jobs that pay a living wage, gun violence, and climate change. [...] The Economy, Gun Violence, and Climate Change are Young People’s Top Issues - While young people’s views and action on social issues like abortion and gun violence often garner the most attention, and remain highly salient, young people are sending a clear message that their primary concern is the economy. 53% chose the cost of living/inflation among their three top issues, followed by jobs that pay a living wage (28%), addressing climate change, and gun violence prevention (both 26%)