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I was born and raised in West LA. I've always leaned toward the Left politically. Attending UC Berkeley and living in the surrounding town reinforced my unconventional views on just about everything.
In 2016, Bernie's campaign opened my mind to new possibilities, and I shifted even farther from the center. I don't know exactly how I'd define my political ideology today. If I had to smack a label on myself I suppose I'd identify as a "social democrat" or as part of the "left-wing flank of the Democratic Party." But I ultimately defy categorization precisely because of my unconventional nature. I'm glad to join a community of other progressive and liberal-minded people who enjoy reading good articles and perhaps contributing their own.