I have a friend who ran for Louisiana legislature and it drew me in to our democratic process in a way that my prior tours of public service did not. In support of his campaign, I had the chance to go door to door, canvassing his district in New Orleans. I met people from all walks of life. We talked about their concerns and hopes for their neighborhood and kids. Sometimes, we just talked about simple things like the weather or the Saints … Download the full article below.