Side of Justin, young man in his mid-twenties in a power wheelchair, looking at speaker at podium, people seated in chairs in audience
Advocacy, Political

What did you do on New Year’s Day

So, you know the Minnesota district that has a special election coming up to elect a new MN House representative? I live there and am a delegate. I spent a long Wednesday afternoon at our Senate District 40B endorsing convention. WAIT! You went to what!!! Anyway, 100 of us delegates and even more volunteers showed… Continue reading What did you do on New Year’s Day

Justin in wheelchair, crowd behind him looking towards stage and holding Harris for president signs
Advocacy, Political

All the way down

You know that there is a pretty huge election in three weeks. So, here are my top reasons why I support Democrats up and down the ballot.

Justin in wheelchair, crowd behind him looking towards stage and holding Harris for president signs
Advocacy, Political

I’m motivated now!

Okay, I know in my last post, I talked about not feeling particularly motivated. But, I’m motivated now! What a week!

T-shirt that says Democrat
Advocacy, Political

Another Sunday

Remember the three issues that I care about: disability rights, health care and Medicaid. I know that they are divisive issues in politics and they should not be. I want to be straight with you with what’s at stake in this election for me. You’ve heard me say it before, Medicaid services for people with… Continue reading Another Sunday

Justin smiling in front of Democrat candidate lawn signs
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Definitely VOTE!

Why vote? Watch my video and find out! https://youtu.be/jf-Bqkcea0M I just made this video on Sunday - thanks for the help mom! How to vote in Minnesota? To start, everything in this blog has to do with me and voting in Minnesota. I feel fortunate to live in Minnesota, a state that finds ways to… Continue reading Definitely VOTE!

Kris and Justin smiling
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Why it matters

Voting by mail this year Last week, I voted absentee for our primary election in Minnesota. That’s one way I make my voice heard and hope that you all do the same. It’s pretty simple – register to vote, request your vote-by-mail ballot for your upcoming elections, and then follow the instructions on the mail-in… Continue reading Why it matters