In honour of the 2020 American elections, here is an excellent book written by author Lauren Duca. Duca is an award winning columnist for Teen Vogue and wrote this book in the spirit of inspiring teens and young adults to participate more in politics. In my opinion, it is nothing short of funny, witty and well written. I think if teens aren’t already so involved in this years election, this book will help in giving them the push they need to go out and vote when they turn 18. 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year, but one positive thing that has happened this year is that the Voter turnout in the 2020 US Presidential election may have been the highest in a century.
This book has great insight as to how the younger generation, if they turn up like they did this year, can change our future by simply just voting. Encouraging us to re-democratize ourselves, Duca is well spoken in conversing with her readers in explaining how young people can make a huge difference in the world. People such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman ever to be elected to Congress making changes daily to American lives. Young gun control advocates, David and Lauren Hogg, two survivors of the Parkland, Florida shooting, who are pushing everyday for change in gun laws. Are just a few examples of young people striving to make huge changes in our world, proving that we can make a difference.
Now, as I am writing this, this year’s American election has already come to a close. President-elect Joe Biden is now the next President of the United States. If you’re anything like me and have been watching this non-stop for the past few weeks, heck months! then you’re just honestly relieved that the elections finally over. 2020 has been a long exhausting year. However, there is one good thing about the internet that never fails to entertain, memes! Of course, with any big event in the world, there are always a high number of memes floating around and this year’s election was no exception, there was an astonishing number of memes to enjoy and laugh at. I certainly was very active on my socials, along with many others. So, in celebration of his win, I thought maybe I’d share a few of my tweets and posts!
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RT @TheEconomist: We've mapped America's preliminary #Election2020 results for the presidency, House and Senate https://t.co/UtkarbWcxj -
RT @JoeBiden: We may be opponents — but we are not enemies. We are Americans.
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Congrats! @JoeBiden https://t.co/ICSdJxsMjJ
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RT @NFL_Memes: A recap of the 2020 Election https://t.co/cKiDMKX2z9
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RT @papermagazine: BREAKING: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris WIN the 2020 Election. https://t.co/or2GCm6ZY4
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Looks like they finally finished counting! https://t.co/dOeEPLnirs
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Tbh wasn’t going to tweet about the election but these memes are just too good #2020PresidentialElection
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RT @CarmenSinek: We can stop counting now. Memes are the clear winner of the 2020 election. https://t.co/IVaPuIoCAi
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RT @jessehawken: Canadians watching American election night coverage https://t.co/1MofWDUCnx
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RT @notvictxriaa: how it feels refreshing the election results map: https://t.co/lXWPNJmPgr
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