Many students watch the news and communicate their ideas about current hot topics with their parents, but sometimes it is hard to talk with peers about these pressing issues. However, CHS’ Young Democrats club has become a forum where students can express their ideas openly without criticism.

Club president senior Amitosh Singh brings the club together every other week during lunch. During the meetings, students are able to express their ideas about current events through open discussions.

“Recent subjects [of discussion] have included threatened violence against Congress, passage of the healthcare legislation and the United States fiscal policy,” sophomore and club member Blake Weil said.

The club strives to teach the importance of expressing ideas and how even though members are in high school, their voices still have meaning.

According to the list of Clubs and Academic teams, members must attend the meetings, be polite, interested in the topics and want to have fun. In addition to the vibrant atmosphere of the club, there are many advantages to being a club member.

“Senior students may be offered political internships,” Singh said.

Due to the fact that this year is not an election year and is therefore considered an off year, students have not shown as much interest in the club. However, Singh still has faith in the club as he has tried to improve attendance by introducing media discussion.

“I have brought in media clips to share with the students and this makes the club more interactive,” Singh said.
Members also participate in volunteer work for local politicians.

“We go door to door and drop off information about the different political candidates running for office,” Singh said.

One thing that Singh hopes students will take away from the time in the club is that they are the future voices of our country and that it is important to be educated in the decisions they make, which involves watching and listening to the news.