As someone who moved to Oregon as an adult, I found this piece to be really encouraging in light of the woeful political scene here. I especially agree with your emphasis on participating in the local community as more effective political involvement than voting.
For example, my younger brothers work at a local non-profit organization in town (aimed at helping disadvantaged youth get into meaningful trades), and my brothers’ attitudes to their work have earned the respect of their bosses and peers. The very politically left-leaning founder of the non-profit even chose my conservative Christian brother to represent the organization in a Q and A session with one of Oregon’s state senators, which I think perfectly illustrates your point.
Elijah, glad to see your name pop up in my inbox again. Keep up the good work brother.
Thank you brother.
As someone who moved to Oregon as an adult, I found this piece to be really encouraging in light of the woeful political scene here. I especially agree with your emphasis on participating in the local community as more effective political involvement than voting.
For example, my younger brothers work at a local non-profit organization in town (aimed at helping disadvantaged youth get into meaningful trades), and my brothers’ attitudes to their work have earned the respect of their bosses and peers. The very politically left-leaning founder of the non-profit even chose my conservative Christian brother to represent the organization in a Q and A session with one of Oregon’s state senators, which I think perfectly illustrates your point.