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Why I Want To Be A Fello After College

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As a first generation college student I have always dreamed of changing not only my life, but the lives of people like me. Growing up I was, and still am, very involved in politics- I viewed activism as a way to change the way I and many other lower class Americans live. I started watched the news when I was a middle schooler, which grew into speaking out on social media, which lead to volunteering for campaigns and going to college to pursue my political career. I am student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio studying Political Science and History. In addition to being a full time college student, I am an intern on Capitol Hill, and a member of the Butler County Democratic Party Executive Committee. I plan on using my education and college experiences to run for a political office, get money out of politics, and help my …show more content…

I hope to take what I have learned about the political system at Miami University and strive to get money out of politics, so the average person can voice their opinions just as much as any wealthy corporation or individual. When I run for Congress I want to fund my campaign entirely on low-level contributions from everyday citizens, to prove to the public and other government officials that they do not need to be controlled by lobbyists and special interest groups who have the power of the purse. My greatest aspiration is to be apart of a truly democratic society that represents the interests of everyone, even those who cannot afford to donate large amounts to their representatives. If I make it to the House of Representatives, I hope to bring about lasting policy changes similar to the McCain-Feingold Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act, and I would like to see the Citizens United decision overturned. My education now will help me achieve these goals and be a mouthpiece for all those who will not get the same educational opportunities I have been

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