You Can’t Opt Out of Politics

I think some people are way too patient with their apolitical friends. The ones who say,

“I don’t really follow politics,” or “I don’t get involved in that stuff.” And I get

it—politics can feel exhausting. But whether you care about politics or not,

politics still affects you. There’s no opting out. That’s why it’s

actually in your own interest to at least keep up with the news once in a while.

Because complacency is how bad things keep happening. This isn’t about being the smartest

person in the room or throwing around big political words to sound impressive. It’s just about

caring enough to pay attention. A lot of people think politics is just men in suits