What is your voting plan?
I am planning to vote!
I am planning to vote!
In what ways, if any, have your feelings about America changed since the 2016 election?
Since 2016 tolerance levels have gone down in America and divisive nature has increased as a result of the current white house administration. Racism, inequality and prejudice has become mainstream and acceptable. A health disaster as the global pandemic has become a bipartisan issue.
How have the last four years impacted you personally?
I'm more fearful of traveling outside of the city - suburbs and small towns have shown increase in hate-crimes against BIPOC so I avoid road trips to small towns. I've experienced more racial slurs in the last four years in Seattle, which is known for its liberal views. Lack of leadership from the top has created a health and economic disaster with the global pandemic.
What is something about the 2020 election cycle that you want to be sure we remember in the future?
This election isn't just about two parties, the election is about morality. Biden isn't a saint or going to make sweeping changes but as a leader he will always decent and kind, not filled with hatred and divisive rhetoric. A vote for Trump is a vote for lies, deceit, misogyny, and racism. Regardless of who ends up in the white house, we are potentially at the early stages of a civil war.
What issues are motivating you most to vote in the 2020 election?
Racial equity, immigration reform, law reform, health care, climate justice
What are you most hopeful about for 2021 and beyond?
I'm not hopeful, the future is bleak.