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Congratulations to sophomore Hana Heidebrecht '28!
Hana Heidebrecht ('28) was recognized as a finalist in the annual Bernie Sanders State of the Union essay contest.
Hana Heidebrecht '28, a BBA sophomore, was recognized as a finalist in the annual Bernie Sanders State of the Union essay contest. This recognition earned her a seat at the table with Senator Sanders and other essay winners for a roundtable session at the Vermont Statehouse. Hana's essay will also be entered into the Congressional record.
Here is an excerpt from Hana's essay on political polarization.
"As a young American, I believe it is essential that polarization is treated as a threat to our democracy, that requires multiple levels of change. First, we must invest in a comprehensive civic education plan across all public schools. This plan will teach students how the government works, how to evaluate information critically, and why democratic norms are so important," she wrote. "Unity does not mean uniformity. Americans will always disagree. It is imperative that we reject the idea that democracy cannot function unless one side wins, and encourage respectful, constructive political conversation. By encouraging empathy and prioritizing political education, our democracy can become stronger than ever."
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