Minimalistic Social-Political Opinion Blog

I'm looking for a skilled web developer to create a minimalistic personal blog. The blog will feature everyday people's views and opinions on current social and political issues.

Key requirements include:
- Sections for opinion pieces and news roundups
- Special features: comment section, social media sharing buttons, and search functionality

Ideal skills and experience:
- Proficiency in WordPress or similar platforms
- Strong design skills for minimalistic layouts
- Experience integrating comment sections and social media buttons

Looking for a clean, user-friendly interface. Please share examples of similar work.