<h1>Political leader says rural and non-metro youth show greater civic interest, urges tolerant diverse leadership, warns of 2047 employment challenges</h1> A political leader speaking at a university-hosted lecture claimed youth in non-metro and rural areas show greater interest in public life than metropolitan youth, urged tolerance, diversity and integrity in leadership, and warned of employment and industrial challenges ahead of 2047. The text is a promotional press release containing opinion and policy advocacy rather than verifiable legal assertions; it does not announce litigation, regulatory action, or binding commitments. Recipient institutions are identified as hosts and commentators; statements attributable to speakers reflect political viewpoints and should be treated as nonbinding public commentary.