From The Editor
Dear readers,
I get it. Politics can be toxic, confusing, and at times, outright alienating. Finding the will to care about who is in power in a world where systemic issues frequently go unresolved can feel both exhausting and infuriating.
But I have good news, readers. Being engaged with politics doesn’t mean you have to understand all the ins and outs of the system, it doesn’t mean you have to understand what a parliamentarian does or how bills pass in the House of Commons. All you have to do to be engaged in politics is be passionate about issues in your community, and know that the people you elect have the power to address them.
You will soon have that all-important opportunity to elect the people you want to see in power. On Oct. 24, students are eligible to vote in the London municipal election. This is your chance to vote for London’s mayor, city councillors, and school board trustees. So much happens at the municipal level, including transit, rent control, recycling collection, and the protection of local environmentally significant areas.
So if you’re looking for inspiration, this issue has you covered. From green bins to voting patterns, single use plastics to bungee jumping, we’re digging deep into the topic of politics. Now is the time to find what you’re passionate about, and use your voice to do something about it. Even if you feel disillusioned by it all, I promise, your vote means more than you think.
Sincerely,
Hannah Theodore
Letters to the Editor: fsuletters@nullfanshawec.ca
I get it. Politics can be toxic, confusing, and at times, outright alienating. Finding the will to care about who is in power in a world where systemic issues frequently go unresolved can feel both exhausting and infuriating.
But I have good news, readers. Being engaged with politics doesn’t mean you have to understand all the ins and outs of the system, it doesn’t mean you have to understand what a parliamentarian does or how bills pass in the House of Commons. All you have to do to be engaged in politics is be passionate about issues in your community, and know that the people you elect have the power to address them.
You will soon have that all-important opportunity to elect the people you want to see in power. On Oct. 24, students are eligible to vote in the London municipal election. This is your chance to vote for London’s mayor, city councillors, and school board trustees. So much happens at the municipal level, including transit, rent control, recycling collection, and the protection of local environmentally significant areas.
So if you’re looking for inspiration, this issue has you covered. From green bins to voting patterns, single use plastics to bungee jumping, we’re digging deep into the topic of politics. Now is the time to find what you’re passionate about, and use your voice to do something about it. Even if you feel disillusioned by it all, I promise, your vote means more than you think.
Sincerely,
Hannah Theodore
Letters to the Editor: fsuletters@nullfanshawec.ca
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