I am a senior at Mercer Island High School and will be attending the University of Washington in the fall. I actively participate in our democracy by writing letters and even traveling to Washington DC to lobby to Representative Adam Smith. I am writing to you because I have noticed a lack of political efficacy in the country and strongly believe that students should have a fair chance to have their voices heard.
When I learned about children poisoned by the leaded water in Flint Michigan due to their multimillion-dollar deficit, I was touched and immediately thought of what my family would do if we couldn’t use water from our plumbing. I am very lucky to be living in a place where we don’t have to worry much about our water, but our increasing
When I learned about children poisoned by the leaded water in Flint Michigan due to their multimillion-dollar deficit, I was touched and immediately thought of what my family would do if we couldn’t use water from our plumbing. I am very lucky to be living in a place where we don’t have to worry much about our water, but our increasing