Gaslit Nation The Bushra Amiwala Interview
Oct 27, 2025
Bushra Amiwala, a Gen Z civic leader and elected member of the Skokie School Board, discusses her inspiring journey and vision as she runs for Congress in Illinois' 9th District. She shares her experiences as the first Gen Z elected official and highlights the importance of community trust and intergenerational leadership. Bushra emphasizes the need to combat disinformation locally and advocates for economic justice and education protection against authoritarianism. Her passion for change and resilience under scrutiny reflects the spirit of her generation.
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From Immigrant Roots To Elected Leader
- Bushra Amiwala recounts her family's immigrant story and her rise to elected office as a young Gen Z leader.
- She emphasizes she never set out to make history but wanted to make a difference in her community.
Gen Z Builds New Political Playbooks
- Gen Z leaders lack an inherited playbook and therefore create new approaches.
- Bushra sees mistakes as lessons that other young candidates can learn from in real time.
Build Local Trust First
- Find your people and be the community for others to earn trust and support.
- Demonstrate sincere dedication to your community instead of running just because you are young.
