# Democrats, Gen Z & The Road to 2028 | Dr. Omékongo Dibinga on Voter Trust, Immigration, Human Rights

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Published: 2026-06-09T21:30:00+00:00
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What must Democrats do to reconnect with voters before 2028? On this episode of ⁠Power Hour⁠, host Todd M. Schoenberger welcomes Dr. Omékongo Dibinga, professor at American University, bestselling author, educator, and founder of Upstander International, for a timely discussion about the future of the Democratic Party, voter engagement, immigration, human rights, and the issues shaping America's political landscape. Dr. Dibinga argues that Democrats should focus less on persuading Republican voters and more on mobilizing the more than 90 million Americans who did not vote in the last presidential election. He explains why affordability, corruption, democratic institutions, voting rights, immigration, and social justice issues remain critical concerns for younger voters and diverse communities across the country. The conversation explores California's primary election, immigration enforcement, donor influence in politics, DEI initiatives, antisemitism, Israel and Palestine, Generation Z voters, campaign strategy, grassroots organizing, and the growing challenges facing both major political parties heading toward 2028. Key Topics Include: • Why Democrats should focus on non-voters • California primary election analysis • Immigration policy and border security debates • Human rights and the future of the Democratic Party • Generation Z's growing political influence • DEI, education, and social justice issues • Campaign finance and donor influence • Voting rights and election integrity • The impact of AI and technology on jobs • Political polarization and national unity • Building a winning coalition for 2028 • Dr. Dibinga's upcoming book, Trigger Wars Whether you're a Democrat, Republican, Independent, or simply interested in American politics, this conversation provides…

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