Blog #1 - Why I’m Doing This
We all have strong opinions about something. But for years, I was silent.
I had always wanted to express my vision for a better America and build a community with like-minded people who are ambitious about changing our political system - and society more broadly - in a progressive way.
It has been five years since my first experience working on a political campaign. Over that time, I struggled to find an avenue into advocacy that I believed could actually work. I thought I needed someone to open a door for me - someone to hold my hand and guide me to an opportunity.
I was naïve.
Recently, I had an epiphany. I realized that, as it is for most working-class people, when you want something, you have to get it yourself.
I had spent years developing my views on politics and the world, and I knew exactly what I wanted to advocate for. In August 2024, I went to my local tech shop and bought the cheapest camera and microphone I could find. Using a borrowed laptop, I just went for it. I started a YouTube channel. I began recording myself talking about topics that are important to me.
Was starting this project uncomfortable and scary as hell? Yes.
I told some people in my life about the project. Their reactions all seemed to say the same thing: “Huh? You? Making YouTube videos? You don’t seem like that type of person…”
I know now that the greatest things in life are on the other side of fear. Is that a quote from Will Smith? It might be.
There are several policy changes that need to happen in the U.S. if our government is to truly represent everyday people. Because right now, it represents the ultra-wealthy. It’s a dark and corrupt system.
We can change it - but it’s going to take the efforts of everyday people like you and me. We need to find ways for our voices to be heard and then advocate for real progress. We can no longer rely on mainstream media. We can no longer rely on fake “independent” news outlets that still take money from, and do the bidding of, billionaires and corporations.
It is time for real progress to be made. Through these blogs and my YouTube channel, I will advocate for everyday people by amplifying progressive policies and calling out corruption and wrongdoing in our government—regardless of political affiliation.
If this message resonates with you, please consider joining the community and adding your voice to the conversation on my YouTube channel
