Opinion sections matter
While the pollsters projected a “red wave” in the midterms, Gen X, Gen Y and Gen Z voters fought back. They proved to be a formidable block of voters who shouldn’t be underestimated and ignored. They protested and took to the media and the internet through various social media platforms to express their views. They challenged the notions that fear, hatred and disinformation should be the foundations of our political institutions. And it showed in the results at the ballot box — at least at the national level.