Toward a More Perfect Union

[Onward. Forward. Upward.] In what must be seen as a repudiation of Donald Trump’s abhorrent second term as president, as well as the failures of the Republican-controlled House and Senate to actually govern, yesterday’s elections saw voters across America shift left in remarkable numbers. As a result, Democrats will take control of both the House and Senate in January. When they do, the legislative branch can hopefully return to its proper role providing a check on the executive branch, rather than a rubber stamp for it. One election isn’t going to solve all the problems in America. Nevertheless, I find myself with a newly restored hope for the future. Even with billionaires (and one odious trillionaire) donating sickening amounts of money in an attempt to buy themselves a government, we can still make progress toward a more perfect union. And if you don’t believe it, consider that yesterday saw the election of America’s first Muslim senator (Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan). It saw the…

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