What unifies us in politically divided times. Life and democracy in Leelanau
By Justin Warnes and Jacob Wheeler
“What do you like about living in Leelanau County?” “What are your favorite autumn traditions?” “What are you eating these days?” “What does living in a democracy mean to you?” These are the questions we’re asking a few County residents as we explore what unifies us in these politically divided times with the Nov. 5 presidential election looming just days away.
The message in these short video profiles is to show that — while your neighbor or your family member might display a different political yard sign and vote differently than you — we have more in common than we think, and we should remember and embrace what binds us together despite the caustic atmosphere around the election campaigns. Because you never know when you’ll need help and support from your neighbor. North Carolina resident and frequent visitor to Leelanau County Katey Schultz explored that truth in her “Report from the Climate Change front line: mud, grief, perseverance in wake of Hurricane Helene” which we published on Oct. 25.
Our first video features musician Luke Woltanski, who lives in Maple City.
Our second video features Glen Arbor resident Corinne Cochran.
Our third video features Glen Arbor resident Linda Alice Dewey.
Our fourth video features Maple City resident TJ Shimek.
Our fifth video features Empire resident Ella Skrocki.
Our sixth video features Empire resident Dave Taghon.
Our seventh video features Glen Arbor resident Russ Fincher.
Our eighth video features former Northport resident Marshall Collins.
Our ninth video features County native Brian Maurer.
Our tenth and final video features Suttons Bay resident Nayelly Tapia.
