Best of: Peer Pressure Works

The Most Important Question · Sep 18, 2023 · 1h 4m

Over the past few years, more and more voters have cited “action on climate” as a reason for voting the way they do.

But here’s the thing: lots of voters who are registered, and even those who do vote in presidential elections – don’t turn out for midterms.

Much less for state and local races.

Millions of registered voters who list the environment or climate as their most important issue do the same.

Success might not actually be about identifying and focusing on one specific issue, campaign, or candidate. It might come down to how we want to see ourselves, why we wear those little “I Voted”…