Allison Walter is a political communications specialist in Washington, D.C. She was previously a high school theology teacher and track coach and was formerly press secretary with Faith in Public Life after starting her career as a policy education associate with NETWORK Lobby in Washington, D.C. A graduate of Saint Louis University and a native of Kansas City, Walter believes in the power of faith to transform society.
Allison writes for NCR's Young Voices blog.
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Winning the hearts and minds of young voters
Young Voices: As the November midterms approach, many are disillusioned with what often appears to be a rigged election system in which monied interests always win, but I want to put forth a profile of a candidate that young people of faith can be inspired by.
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Build a legacy: Take first step and get moving
Young Voices: The idea of legacy is taking on a different meaning for me as my grandparents age. Their legacy is one of sacrifice and service. Perhaps this is the type of legacy the Gospel asks us to build.
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Easter joy: A happy runner is a fast runner
Young Voices: As I sat in church on Easter morning listening to the Gospel account of Jesus' resurrection, it struck me just how much running the disciples are doing.
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Joe Kennedy's State of the Union response is the Christian response
Young Voices: Jesus didn't entertain false choices of us or them. He said let us come together as a community, let us each bring what we have, and together we make more.
