Taylor Swift Says She Is Finding Her Voice ‘In Terms Of Politics’ In An Essay She Wrote For Elle Magazine

Last year during the midterms elections, Taylor Swift opened up about her political beliefs and now she is explaining why she decided to speak up.

The 29-year-old pop singer said in a new interview that she realized she has a greater “responsibility” because of her enormous fan base and social media following.

In an essay she wrote for Elle magazine, Swift admitted she’s “finding” her voice “in terms of politics.”

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“I took a lot of time educating myself on the political system and the branches of government that are signing off on bills that affect our day-to-day life. I saw so many issues that put our most vulnerable citizens at risk, and felt like I had to speak up to try and help make a change,” she added.

“Invoking racism and provoking fear through thinly veiled messaging is not what I want from our leaders, and I realized that it actually is my responsibility to use my influence against that disgusting rhetoric. I’m going to do more to help. We have a big race coming up next year,” she wrote.

During the 2008 midterms, she posted a long message about why she was supporting former Gov. Phil Bredesen (D-TN) against then-Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) — though her support didn’t lead to a victory.

“In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now.point 345 |

I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country.point 125 | I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights, and that any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG,” she said.point 243 |

“I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of colour is terrifying, sickening and prevalent.point 115 | I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin colour, gender or who they love.point 232 |

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I’m writing this post about the upcoming midterm elections on November 6th, in which I’ll be voting in the state of Tennessee.point 386 |

In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now.point 156 | I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country.point 281 |

I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights, and that any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG.point 103 | I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent.point 210 |

I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin color, gender or who they love.point 116 | Running for Senate in the state of Tennessee is a woman named Marsha Blackburn.point 182 | As much as I have in the past and would like to continue voting for women in office, I cannot support Marsha Blackburn.point 279 |

Her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me.point 47 | She voted against equal pay for women.point 79 | She voted against the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape.point 210 |

She believes businesses have a right to refuse service to gay couples.point 59 | She also believes they should not have the right to marry.point 107 | These are not MY Tennessee values.point 136 | I will be voting for Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for House of Representatives.point 211 |

Please, please educate yourself on the candidates running in your state and vote based on who most closely represents your values.point 110 | For a lot of us, we may never find a candidate or party with whom we agree 100% on every issue, but we have to vote anyway.point 207 |

So many intelligent, thoughtful, self-possessed people have turned 18 in the past two years and now have the right and privilege to make their vote count.point 129 | But first you need to register, which is quick and easy to do.point 179 | October 9th is the LAST DAY to register to vote in the state of TN.point 232 |

Go to vote.point 9 | org and you can find all the info.point 36 | Happy Voting! ???point 51 | 1

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“It’s my opinion that in cases of sexual assault, I believe the victim.point 178 | Coming forward is an agonizing thing to go through.point 221 |

I know because my sexual assault trial was a demoralizing, awful experience.point 65 | I believe victims because I know firsthand about the shame and stigma that comes with raising your hand and saying ‘This happened to me.point 184 | ’ It’s something no one would choose for themselves.point 236 |

We speak up because we have to, and out of fear that it could happen to someone else if we don’t,” she said.point 94 | point 94 | 1

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