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Two weeks later, I still have trouble believing that I was a part of one of the most important events in US history. Regardless of your partisan affiliation, it is hard not to admit to the fact that this is one of the most significant elections for all young people—mainly because of our historic turnouts at the polls. And this just further shows the power Youth movement possesses. I am proud to say that we made our voices heard and we made our voices count and I highly doubt that we will ever be ignored. However, that does not mean that we can stop now. We need to use this opportunity and pursue our dreams, find our niche, be effective advocates—pick any or all! Regardless of how you voted in this election, even I you are like me, and were not able to vote—I call on you to realize the power you have and start your legacy—make your own history.
Pick an issue, find something that pushes your buttons—be it reproductive rights and health justice, environment, energy, LGBTQ issues—anything—and do something!
- write letters
- organize petitions
- write articles
- lobby
- and educate your peers—anything!
Because now everyone knows how much power we really have and now is as best a time as ever to make our voices heard and not be forgotten after the election buzz wears off. Because, let’s face it, by electing the first black president in US history we took a giant step forward, but at the same time with constitutional gay marriage bans in AZ, FL, and CA and bans on adoption for unmarried couples in AR we took four steps back, which means that there is still a lot of work that needs to be done and who is more qualified and able than powerful and inspirational young people of the world?
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