Saying politics don’t affect you isn’t enough

*Disclaimer: This article expresses the opinion of the writer, not the opinion of the Oracle nor MVHS.

I’ve always been interested in politics. From watching Obama’s reelection in 2013 on television with my parents to lobbying congresspeople on Capitol Hill with the American Civil Liberties Union last summer, I’ve felt an intrinsic draw to the inner workings of our government and how public policy interacts with the people. 

Engaging in discourse and conversation is…