Title: Ten Reasons Why We Should Pay Attention to Local Politics – US Represented
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Content: Yes, it’s a well-worn phrase. Still, even though local change may take a while to trickle up to the federal government, the possibilities we create when we take a stand locally can create many ripples that actually affect the world. Especially with social media and the Internet, bringing the local to a national audience has become easier. Local issues can create a background of case law the federal government cannot, in integrity, ignore forever. Local issues and local change can bring global issues to the attention of the national media, creating awareness and more conversation around the topic. The impact local politics has on us and our regular, day-to-day lives is clear. However, for whatever reasons, folks are still reticent to become involved or even interested in local politics. Perhaps they’re jaded. As a nation, we seem to be failing in so many ways that I would argue the only way to take back the country for the People is through true democratic methodologies. I pose perhaps the most important question of all: