Political violence is destructive in a democracy for a lot of obvious reasons, but one reason is that it gives control over our ability to make decisions to random bad actors. We should not give to a random person, whatever their motivations…our ability to make a decision about the fate of the country. And that requires being honest about the threat Donald Trump poses… The fact that this happened does not remove Trump’s menace…and the sooner we get back to having that debate, the more of a failure this assassination attempt will be.
— “Trump’s Shooting Upends 2024,” Pod Save America
Why I Am Voting for Vice President Harris
In our two-party system, tough decisions must be made. Vice President Kamala Harris isn’t my ideal candidate, but here’s why I’m casting my vote for her this November, and why I want you to as well.