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Julie Coraccio's avatar

My husband is the smartest guy I know and he doesn't have a college degree. The biggest single, best predictor of how someone votes in American politics now is education level. 70% of West Virginians voted against their interests in the recent Presidential election, which will become even more apparent soon. As one example, despite the majority of this country being against Project 2025, people believed the incoming president when he said he had nothing to do with it, despite evidence to the contrary. Look at the lies spread about the Los Angeles fires that are believed and shared. West Virginia needs to not only improve the education of our children, but also improve the lives of our residents so that they can think critically. Thanks for your substack.

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Ellen McCroskey's avatar

Excellent reflection, Justice! Life experience is a great educator and we can all learn to think critically through various means. Some of the smartest folks I know don’t have formal college educations. Every one of us deserves representation and opportunity. And we should be judged solely on our contribution and character.

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