How local politics influence national policy decisions

How local politics influence national policy decisions

Author: Elections | America Out Loud News May 15, 2026 Duration: 57:04
Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Local politics shape national outcomes, from redistricting battles to foreign policy decisions that affect gas prices, inflation, and family budgets. Voters are urged to engage in primaries, challenge gerrymandering, volunteer locally, and hold representatives accountable, because civic action now protects communities, freedoms, and future generations across every town and state...

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Duration: 56:57
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Duration: 57:04
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