The #DemPrimary2020 has narrowed to a two-person race and seems near its end. Many voters -- including me -- are feeling hurt and discouraged by the outcome. But I’ll fight to deliver the #youthvote for the Dem candidate no matter who it is. A story about me & politics -- (1/11)

As someone who has felt like an outsider to politics for most of my life, I was used to my opinions rarely, if ever, being represented by our elected officials. (2/11)

I am a product of Maine in the #90s. I grew up in Westbrook, listening to Immortal Technique, Wu-Tang, and Mos Def. My community saw #policebrutality, and it wasn’t often recorded on video. We experienced #stopandfrisk daily for no apparent reason. (3/11)

We saw politicians mislead us and knew they didn’t care about us. We saw them ramp up for war overseas, using lies and fear to get the American people’s support. But we did not trust our government. We knew they were lying, and we didn’t buy it. (4/11)

In 2016, I was surprised to feel represented, for once, when Senator #Bernie Sanders ran for president. He seemed like a rare  politician who actually cared about the people he was representing. Someone who consistently sided with the people. (5/11)It was less of a surprise that

It was less of a suprise that year when Donald Trump campaigned for president using the nastiest pieces of American history and culture--"Make America Great Again." (6/11)

After eight years of Obama’s progressive, inclusive presidency, the election of Donald Trump was yet another surprise -- and not a good one. (7/11)

Now, after four years of embracing our country and hurting our citizens, Donald Trump is running for re-election. And he could win--i have been reminded this year how many Americans will support Trump regardless how he has managed our country. (8/11)

I wish it were Bernie challenging Trump. Like many voters, I am devastated that Bernie may not be the democratic nominee, but that disappointment won't stop me from fighting to kick Trump out of the White House and get a better future for our country. (9/11)

The most important thing at this point is winning the election and kicking out Trump. A Democratic president -- Biden or Bernie or any of other candidates -- will still be miles more progressive and effective (and less embarrassing) than the guy in there now. (10/11)

So don't give up yet. Vote for better. And then when you achieve better, FIGHT FOR EVEN BETTER THAN THAT. We can do this if we work together. (11/11)