Overriding issue

I’m a “one-issue voter.” Here’s why:

Americans are facing another complicated election season plagued by pressing issues such as inflation and the housing crisis. For me, one issue stands out among the others: climate change. When I tell people this, I’m often met with the “so you don’t care about the economy?” question. I care about the economy a whole lot — I’m 31, pregnant and would love nothing more than a place of my own.

Housing crisis? Won’t be made any easier with the increasing demand to rebuild homes following natural disasters and the depletion of natural resources quicker than the Earth can replenish (i.e., Earth Overshoot Day).

Food costs? Climate change is affecting when, where and how we can grow our food.

Economy? The trickle down effects of climate change ranging from its healthcare costs to disaster relief efforts are not doing any favors for our economy.

So, I guess you could say I’m a “one-issue-voter,” if that’s how you want to look at it. I think I’ll stay that way. For the economy, for the planet, for my daughter.

Lidia Obniski

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