Post Election Musings..

I have taken all day to meditate on this, and though I am still uneasy, I am ready.

I, like many people I know, woke up this morning with a sickened, defeated feeling. The possibility of a Trump presidency in continuance of his campaign rhetoric is to me, terrifying. I fear for my rights as a woman, but also for the rights of my fellow marginalized Americans. The LGBT community, minorities, and refugees. I couldn't help but break down in tears when thinking about what their lives under a Trump presidency would look like. Not only has Trump made a mockery of each of these groups with his words, his vice presidential pick has taken significant action in Indiana to ensure their lives are made hell.

As a woman, I see very clearly the divide that separates us. The normalized thought that a woman is far less capable than a man, less trustworthy, and that her rights as a citizen are less important than those of men. Misogyny is alive and well in the United States of America. Not just because a woman lost, but because the man who defeated her is a outright sexist, abuser, and potential rapist. And none of these characteristics were enough to vote against him.

I am disappointed in the party system. I am disappointed in the American electorate. I am disappointed in myself for not getting more involved.

But despite all of this, today I am more motivated than I have ever been about my career pursuits. Today I am proud to be a journalist, and I will exert my every effort to share the stories of these coming years. Marginalized people and their supporters need to step up and make their voices heard. Law school is not just an option anymore. It's a must.

Today we continue the revolution Bernie spoke about, in which millions of people come together in support of equality and fairness in a country where "all men are created equal." Don't quiet your voice, don't step down from what you believe. Lets keep the faith and do the work necessary for real, progressive change in this country. I believe in us. Its only two years until midterm elections, but until then we need to make sure we get out there, get involved, and organize. It's all going to be okay, God's got us.