2026 is Gen Z’s breakout summer

It’s a beautiful day to go outside. | Vinnie Neuberg for Vox If you’re Gen Z and it feels like something is different this summer, you’re not alone.  I’ve spent my career documenting — and living — this generation’s coming of age through reporting, focus groups, and surveys. More than anything else, and especially for younger Zoomers, it’s been characterized by the experience of the pandemic, which left many still feeling bitter and isolated even years later. But lately, the vibes are very…