Today's young Czechs take issue with the political culture their parents' generation helped bring about after the fall of communism. But rather than agitating for a revolution, like their parents did, today's young Czechs are pressing for reforms behind closed doors — and occasionally taking to the streets. Here, two young actors hold up a bunch of giant keys, the symbol of 1989 revolution, during a march through Prague's city center, Nov. 17, 2009. (Petr Josek/Reuters)
After the Velvet Revolution, comes the next generation
Their parents overthrew a communist government, but some young Czechs aren't happy with the outcome.
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — It’s been 20 years since Czechoslovakia’s young people initiated the overthrow of their communist government.
Now, a sizable slice of the next generation isn’t happy with the political culture that their parents helped bring about. One group of young Czechs has petitioned government officials for change with specific demands that echo...
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