A New Era for Politics?
Forgive the brevity of this post - in writing it, my internet cut out twice, refreshing my page without saving...so this is attempt number three. Biden's victory speech on Saturday night gave me some hope about the future of our country - but what I worry about is that people will forget that Trump did not cause the turmoil and division in the United States. People were pushing for more progressive policies (especially in healthcare and housing) under Obama, and I don't personally consider a Biden/Harris administration to be any more progressive than when Obama was in office. To truly change the political landscape, to embrace change that will improve society, and to eliminate the two-party system, we need to remember that going back to the status-quo we experienced before Trump took office is not a victory. Biden is our stepping stone out of the valley, but we can reach the top of the mountain without a lot more work. Something really important to me, going forward, (...