What were the deciding factors in the 2018 midterm elections in the U.S.? Was it youth and diversity? Or status quo, ignorance, and fear?
Author: Bojan Francuz
Bojan is a freelance writer and community organizer in Chicago’s tech & startup community. He is fascinated by innovation and ideas with the potential to radically disrupt every aspect of our society. Native of Serbia, but at home at several places around the world. He tweets @francuzb
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