Posts that broadly address the issue of voting and legislative power.

Opportunities for Youth in Politics

It's all too often said that the youth of the country are our future. But the reality is that the youth of our country are too often not listened to. Jakob Light is one of those young people who decided that he wanted to be heard and so he founded a group, the Jefferson County Young Democrats, to give young voices a megaphone.
Voting Rights Now

Four Things to Know About Voting Ahead of the 2026 Election

The Federal Congress and the West Virginia Legislature are considering major changes to the Voting Rights Act that will make voting much more difficult to near impossible for millions of Americans. We have to vigorously oppose these developments to assure the health of our democracy.

We Are Not a Minority

There are enough voters of good will and good intention in our community and in our state to make sure our government stays responsive to us. We can collectively become a supermajority voting block focused on what keeps our communities caring and healthy. We can avoid being trampled by special interest groups if we vote the power of our numbers.