US Elections in a Time of Genocide

The Struggle Continues After Election Day

The views expressed here are mine alone, and should not be attributed to any group or organization I’m associated with, including SJP or FSJP. I’m writing this to be transparent, reflect on my trajectory, and open up dialogue.

I woke up today agitated. And angry.

Agitated at the possibility of a second Trump presidency and the barrage of rhetoric and policy coming our way driven by racism, misogyny, queer/transphobia, militarism, and sheer contempt for ordinary working people. At what it will mean for state-wide and local elections, bringing back into power the Republicans who have a stranglehold on Ohio politics.

Angry about the joy and empowerment that the far right in this country will feel if he wins — a palpable difference in climate if you live in places like Ohio, where Trump flags are brandished like weapons and mark racial territories. And the threat of political violence after the elections feels like more than a rumor.

So yeah, I did the only thing I can do at this moment to keep Trump and the GOP out: I voted for Harris and the rest of them.

If they win, it may help mitigate some of my anger today. Along with a “yes” vote on Issue 1 (against gerrymandering), keeping out that potentially nasty Bernie Moreno, unseating the demonstrably nasty GOP politicians like Cirino, keeping in the judges who have defended reproductive justice, etc.