Author Archives: AIDAN BROWNELL

Dearest American Democracy, I am writing this letter so you can understand the depth of my love. Where to start, there are many things about you that evokes my love. It’s your inherent racism in the justice department, how you attempt to deny women the right to choose, but what I love most about you,Continue reading “Love Letter To American Democracy”

This year is not only my first year of voting, but a presidential election year. Upon witnessing the development of our government, I have become more engaged in politics. Often, I am engulfed by the Washington Post, The New York Times, CNN, NBC, or any other news outlet. As I sit here, hours before theContinue reading “Caucus”

The concept of careful listening is a concept foregn to many American households. People are raised in a household with one viewpoint, believing that their view of politics is “correct” and the other view is “wrong”. The intake of one view, whether it’s from the media, or family, creates a polarized view on politics. InContinue reading “Political Discussion Among Families”

I am Aidan Brownell, a 17 year old straight, white male, my pronouns are he/him/his, as they have been since birth. I include all this information because I am a PERFECT example of what privilege is. This blog will be focused on political issues, and what people in a position of privilege can do engageContinue reading “Who am I, and What are my Political Views?”