OPINION | Governed by her inferiors? Could never be this Gen Z voter
Voting is a potent civic engagement tool, a way to shape the future and a way to remember those who gave their lives defending this freedom
28 May 2024 - 21:34
“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” This quote from Plato has always resonated deeply with me...
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