AMANDA SALGADO

Politicians usually argue back and forth on policies, make a lot of promises, and spew out ideas to only get the support of people. Who “we the people” put in power greatly a ects day-to-day life. ey’re how we’re represented as a nation.

e political world is a confusing and di cult world to be a part of, despite that young scholar and aspiring politician Amanda Salgado wishes to dive in and right the wrongs our nation deals with today.

As a child, Amanda o en read books on the di cult experience of group of people. She says she read on injustices they faced and how they were mistreated and misrepresented. is sparked her interest and she wanted to make a change happen.

“I became interested in politics in the sense that I want to advocate and be a voice for the marginalized groups,” Amanda said.

As Amanda got older, her dedication to change only grew. She advocates for equal access to higher education for minorities, and for better lives for the poor and less fortunate. She wishes to shed light on how climate change strongly a ects low-income families and also to push for public housing for the poor.

Despite her young age, Amanda has already taken steps forward in achieving her goal to write the wrongs of this nation. Amanda has spoken with congress about protecting.

A rmative Action is the practice of favoring certain individuals that belong to the group who are o en seen as disadvantaged or discriminated against.

Amanda strives for change and beliefs in equality. She pushes for it and continues to hope that someday she will help achieve this through politics.