By Emilia Kim and Elena Yinh
Sycamore City Reporters
In the words of Howard Zinn, “The history of social change is the history of millions of actions, small and large, coming together at critical points to create a power…” It was by this motto the Nationalist Party was able to rally together, inciting a movement that will last throughout the week.
Yesterday, the Nationalist Party Precinct Committee worked tirelessly to compile individual perspectives to create a better Girls State future. These social changes are being brought to fruition through 3 main policies: equity in education, accessible sanitary products, and advancing women’s voices. Specific policies include rehabilitation measures, the implementation of climate education, and free breakfast for all K-12 students.
Last night at the rally, the Nationalist Party showed their spirit through five unique chants including, “Nationalists stand tall and true for our home land: red, white, and blue.”
Reporters Elena Yinh and Emilia Kim spoke with Elizabeth Gilbert, a Sycamore City Precinct Committeemen, who stated “The Nationalist Party acted as one. I saw teamwork, camaraderie, and sisterhood in a way I never had before.”
Girls State is about creating a better society, one run by us for us. The Nationalist Party understands the importance of democracy, and clearly yesterday’s rally was just the start.
Nationalist Party rises against the Federalist Party… literally.
Nationalist Party Chairman (Sophia Lin), and County Chairman (Sasha Anand, Brooke, and Emilia Kim) with Nat. Spirit Committeemen leading the chants. (Photos courtesy Emilia Kim and Elena Yinh)