My name is Holden. I’m a bartender, a writer, and a political science undergrad living in Connecticut. The Forward Party captured my attention with its promise to be a new kind of party, not just a new party.
I have never felt that I was able to identify with the Democratic or Republican parties. For different reasons, both were saying things that appeared completely out of touch with the reality that I was seeing. As a Gen Z voter, I have never felt good about casting a ballot for either side. A new party movement was always an intriguing idea to me, but nobody was trying to build it. I was thrilled to read that Mr. Yang was planning to launch a new party and challenge the status quo.
The Forward Party is the first political movement that I have felt truly compelled to be a part of. The party’s priorities reach the heart of our country’s founding principles where the major parties have failed: free people, thriving communities, and vibrant democracy. In September, I had the opportunity to travel to Houston to attend the launch of the party’s national tour. The people I got to meet there came from all over the country; from New York City, or New Mexico, or just a few miles away.
They had varying ideologies, and different reasons for losing faith in the system, but they all shared one thing in common: they left the event more ambitious and more hopeful about the future than when they arrived. It was a deeply rewarding experience for me, giving me a chance to connect with people who are just as driven to find a pathway for change in this country.
I hope that you’ll join me and hundreds of thousands of Americans who demand better representation from our government. You’ll meet a group of equally compassionate and dedicated people who want to help you help your country.
