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Cartoon: Gen-Z, Gen-Sober?

Samantha Duthie
A cartoon depicts bottles of alcohol next to a sign reading “Gen-Z Discount 1/2 Off.” Cartoonist Samantha Duthie believes Gen-Z’s alcohol consumption compared to previous generations is on the decline. (Samantha Duthie | Northern Star)
By Samantha Duthie, Cartoonist
Apr 19, 2026
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