The Privilege of Being Apolitical

Some people can afford to ignore politics.

They can roll their eyes at the news, shrug off an election, and say, “It doesn’t really affect me.”

But for immigrants, politics isn’t just a debate—it’s survival.

A law can decide whether we stay or get deported.
A policy can determine whether our families can reunite.
A shift in rhetoric can turn neighbors into enemies.

To some, voting is just another civic duty.
To us, it’s a fight to hold onto the lives we’ve built.

Because when you don’t have the privilege of looking away—

You learn to pay attention.