Not into Politics? Too bad, Politics are into you!
Look, I get it. Politics can feel messy, boring, confusing — or all of the above. Maybe you’ve said “I’m not really into politics” before. Perhaps you’ve tuned it out because it feels like nothing ever changes. Or maybe you didn’t want to hear arguments at the dinner table.
Understand this — Politics isn’t just about people yelling at each other in Congress. Politics is about YOUR future, your student loans, healthcare, and everything in between. Politics is involved in everything you do, and that could be from the price of your groceries to them trying to ban books from your local libraries. I am here to feel this anger with you, to feel powerful, to fight for change. My generation, Gen Z, is the generation getting all the backlash. We have been told ‘oh, you’re too young to understand’, or ‘what do you know about politics?’, but realize this, we are the ones who are facing all the shit that hits the fan. In all, every single person is being affected, whether you're fresh out of the womb or a little old lady.
I have spoken to many adults over the age of 18, and they claim they don’t care enough or haven’t voted at all. I said it before, and I’ll repeat it: Politics fucking suck. It’s not a fun thing to hear about. I am with you on that, but your everyday life is political. Yes, even that cup of coffee from Starbucks you drink every morning, and your 9-5 job you have.
Complaining or staying silent won’t get you anywhere. I understand people would rather stay quiet and keep to themselves. I would want to, but I know change can’t happen when people remain silent. I often see that when people see the result of something being voted on from a ballot, they are angry and upset. However, here’s the problem: this person never voted for or against the said issue. I often say ‘Well, you have no right to be angry because you didn’t express your concern. People can easily change results in ways you may not have thought of.
I have also observed that many young college students express a lack of motivation to vote. WRONG! You have a right as a citizen to vote and to show up for what you believe in. We must stop letting old fat guys in the White House tell us what to do or what rights we can or can’t have. Fighting back means turning frustration into purpose and taking steps toward change. It starts with raising your voice—whether that’s through writing, protesting, or simply having honest conversations with those around you. It means building communities that support one another and breaking the divide, knowing that solidarity is a powerful weapon against oppression. We must continue to fight, whether that’s starting small by contacting your representatives, protesting, or taking other actions. Most importantly, fighting is about persistence: change rarely happens overnight, but consistent, determined effort from everyday people creates the ripple effect that eventually topples even the most entrenched systems of control.
Change doesn’t come from politicians. It comes from people who decide that enough is enough. So ask yourself: what kind of future are you willing to fight for?
Americans deserve better.
