I just can't get enough of the stories regarding first time voters in this election. As someone who couldn't wait for the first election after turning eighteen, I have been so frustrated over the years by those who take the privilege for granted.
One of my favorite programs on NPR is "The Story" with Dick Gordon. He interviews regular people with exceptional stories- of triumph, of failure, of surviving daily life- and he always asks then great questions and seems so genuinely interested in their tale. Yesterday, as part of an ongoing series about how politics is personal, he featured the story of Aredelia Edmondson. She is 95 years old, raised 13 children, and never voted prior to this election. Her story is compelling, to say the least...if you have a spare moment, I can't urge you strongly enough to listen to it here.
I will be waiting this evening with baited breath to see these election results come in. It's not everyday that you can look up and realize that you are, indeed, witnessing history being made. Amazing.
2 comments:
yay!
shamikabob would be me, your estate & gift tax buddy haha!
Post a Comment