Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and the Future of the Conservative Movement with Kimberly Begg

What happens when the conservative movement speaks a language today’s young people no longer recognize? In this talk, Kimberly Begg, president of the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women, examines how the lived experiences of Gen Z and Gen Alpha differ sharply from those of leaders shaped by twentieth-century events—and why yesterday’s arguments no longer persuade. Drawing on her work with young women across the country, Begg explores how words like conservative, freedom, and truth no longer carry shared meaning for a generation formed by COVID lockdowns, the rise of transgender ideology, and a deep mistrust of authorities who demand conformity while denying reality. She argues that today’s young people are both dreamers and realists. They are not interested in fighting their parents’ battles. What they want is to chart their own path rooted in purpose and common sense. Our task is to meet that desire with humility—to earn their trust, pass on hard-earned wisdom, and help them build meaningful lives capable of sustaining a free society. Learn more about Thomas More College: https://thomasmorecollege.edu/ Explore the Center for the Restoration of Christian Culture: https://restorationchristianculture.org/ Thomas More College Press: https://press.thomasmorecollege.edu/