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Biden-Harris Era: Day After Dreary Day

A cold hello as we enter another dreary day of the Biden- Harris era. A break from political monotony seems impossible in the current government landscape. Headlines thrum with somber tones, but can’t quite stir the interest of discontented citizens. Matt Gaetz’s botched attempt at the attorney general’s office, albeit a victory, is far from rejuvenating in the shadow of the faltering 47th American presidency.

It’s difficult to view Earl Ofari Hutchinson, an author from staunchly democratic California, as a gust of fresh air. Yet his staunch defense of his third-party vote post-election has raised eyebrows. Some would suggest Hutchinson highlights the significant flaws in our two-party system, opening up a critical discourse that could, in theory, strengthen them. His arguments also present voting not as strategic play but as a testament to individual priorities and values, a sentiment appearing increasingly rare within the political machine.

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Our society has stoically transformed into a brood of calculating tacticians, preoccupied with electability over genuine leadership. The electoral college in the general elections epitomizes this trend. It channels the voices of a nation of 340 million into a select few swing states. While many view this as necessary gamification, Hutchinson’s stance might remind us of the vote’s equalizing force. Regardless of one’s societal status, political engagement, or motives, each citizen wields the same power – a single vote.

Let’s turn our attention to an overlooked segment of California’s student population: those classified as gifted. Conventional educational environments often fail these students, despite the illusion of adequacy maintained by traditional metrics. Tailored programs for students with ‘asynchronous development’ are gradually disappearing, leaving these gifted individuals, who may excel academically yet struggle socially, without adequate support.

Democratic leaders continue to point fingers post-election. They have blamed Kamala Harris’s failure on race and gender issues and have labeled their own party as excessively ‘woke.’ Others criticize weak messaging or a campaign cut short. Calls for a competitive primary have risen. However, Seth Masket, a political scientist, has questioned many of these narratives, finding scant evidence to support these claims.

What’s absent from the discourse on Latino votes? The voices of Latinas. Kamala Harris, during her campaign’s final hours, released an ‘opportunity’ agenda specifically for Latino men, completely overlooking Latinas. This negligence, combined with post-election analyses mainly focusing on Latino support for Trump while ignoring strong Latina backing for Harris, only amplifies the disregard for the economic contribution and political potential of Latina voters.

There’s no shortage of critics for George Gascón, the withdrawn top prosecutor of L.A. County. Gascón’s downfall was largely due to a disconnect between public perception and reality about crime–a perception he fueld by leaping too radically into action after his 2020 electoral win. His premature efforts to initiate sweeping changes were clearly a mistaken interpretation of his win as a comprehensive reform mandate.

Vice president-elect JD Vance seems to be eclipsed by Elon Musk. Musk enjoys the limelight in photographs with MAGA VIPs while Vance lingers in the shadows. Despite Vance’s key position, Musk seems to have secured the type of efficiency-focused government role typically reserved for the vice president. Luckily, at least Vance isn’t at risk of supposedly committing the ultimate MAGA taboo: stealing the spotlight from Trump.

On college campuses, the dire issue of sexual violence stubbornly persists. It’s an enduring problem that continues to demand more attention and resources. Decreasing instances of sexual assaults on campuses necessitates a strong, proactive approach, albeit one that we can’t realistically expect from the Biden administration.

Under the Biden administration, is U.S. trade policy poised for significant reform or will it continue its trajectory towards failure?

The state of public sentiment is murky at best. If Trump’s ‘likeability’ rating surpasses Kamala Harris’s, what does that tell us about public opinion? Is it indicative of deeper problems running rampant within society?

Public education appears to be on shaky ground. Is the Biden-Harris administration to blame? Or should we all be looking a bit closer to home – to our own mirrors – to find the guilty parties?

The Harris-Biden era demonstrates lackluster leadership at best. The current state of our government leaves much to be desired, regardless of political party preferences.

I wish there were more positive changes to report – a glimmer of hope amidst political disillusionment. But sometimes, the news cycle is simply a stark reflection of our reality.

Perhaps there still lies a small measure of respite within thought-provoking discourse, candid conversations, and collective critique. While neither Biden nor Harris have inspired great confidence, their era might prompt a deeper examination of our values, encouraging us to reflect on what we seek in our leaders.

In the midst of it all, one can only hope for fair and balanced political discourse that fosters positive change and growth. Even as our political machinery grinds on, the choice is ours to stand by our priorities and values.