Is Swing Semester concentrating on the presidential election?
La Voy: Nope. It’s funny because our name is clearly referencing swing states, which only happen during the presidential election. But we’re more equal opportunity actually. There’s a lot of exciting work being done. A lot of our young people are going to canvass to support [presidential] candidates, but we also have people working on more local issues. We have someone greening roofs in Denver, [for instance]. WireTap: What are some other examples of local issues your participants are interested in focusing on? La Voy: Climate is one. A number of our young people are doing environmental and climate issues. Some people are working on pro-choice issues. At least one person is working at ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) doing more getting-out-the-vote, community empowerment, civic engagement type stuff. We wanted to reach out to people who are involved in all sorts of progressive nonprofit work. WireTap: Did you think young people in swing states are more poli
