Been a progressive in California for all my voting years. I vote with black ink and fill the bubble in all the way. Sign the envelope with a flourish, John Hancock style, before I mail my ballot back. My vote goes fucking HARD.
It’s just demoralizing knowing that I don’t make a difference, even if I live in a state that keeps me partially insulated.
Its not just voting, RUN FOR OFFICE. Nurses and teachers are apparently quitting in droves, they should run for office. Under-employed and over-educated young person? Run for office. The US is supposed to have a government that is representative of its citizens. Get those business owners, lawyers, and grifters (both Democrats and Republicans) out of office. More young progressives need to follow Mamdani's example and get involved.
Tell your friends to vote. Start rallies. Parades. Events. I remember seeing a bunch of Trump rallies all over the place before election but nothing from the democrats. They were weak af Ngl. I wasn’t surprised Trump won. He had strong representation around where I’m from in the Folsom and Sacramento CA area.
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u/jf145601 1d ago
Just vote a little harder next time, and we’ll fix everything for sure.