I am a women’s health physician. I know firsthand that my patients are real, tangible individuals whose lives will be profoundly impacted by the policies of a Trump versus a Harris administration. Every life holds value—a truth that must be central to any policy decision. The well-being of these women must be factored into this calculus,…
I am a women’s health physician. I know firsthand that my patients are real, tangible individuals whose lives will be profoundly impacted by the policies of a Trump versus a Harris administration. Every life holds value—a truth that must be central to any policy decision. The well-being of these women must be factored into this calculus, because what I cannot understand is how any of the concerns outlined in this essay would improve under a Trump administration.
What also troubles me about this essay is the erasure of non-white Americans from the conversation. We are just as American as anyone else, and the safety, health, and preservation of our families are equally deserving of consideration. To talk about the American project with simplistic, binary language of good versus evil fails to capture our complexity as a nation. We are a dynamic country, and ignoring the real impact of moving toward the tyranny that someone like Trump embodies disregards the harm it will bring—harm that will extend beyond our borders and affect the very people around the world we claim to help.
Before making decisions that could negatively impact people’s lives, it is crucial to deeply engage with the reality of those lives. Are you volunteering in hospitals? Supporting local organizations? Feeding the poor? Writing words on a page is not enough—our actions must reflect genuine understanding and empathy. Only then can we ensure that our choices contribute to a future where all Americans, regardless of background, are valued and protected.
If you are on the fence about your vote, I would be happy to chat.
I am a women’s health physician. I know firsthand that my patients are real, tangible individuals whose lives will be profoundly impacted by the policies of a Trump versus a Harris administration. Every life holds value—a truth that must be central to any policy decision. The well-being of these women must be factored into this calculus, because what I cannot understand is how any of the concerns outlined in this essay would improve under a Trump administration.
What also troubles me about this essay is the erasure of non-white Americans from the conversation. We are just as American as anyone else, and the safety, health, and preservation of our families are equally deserving of consideration. To talk about the American project with simplistic, binary language of good versus evil fails to capture our complexity as a nation. We are a dynamic country, and ignoring the real impact of moving toward the tyranny that someone like Trump embodies disregards the harm it will bring—harm that will extend beyond our borders and affect the very people around the world we claim to help.
Before making decisions that could negatively impact people’s lives, it is crucial to deeply engage with the reality of those lives. Are you volunteering in hospitals? Supporting local organizations? Feeding the poor? Writing words on a page is not enough—our actions must reflect genuine understanding and empathy. Only then can we ensure that our choices contribute to a future where all Americans, regardless of background, are valued and protected.
If you are on the fence about your vote, I would be happy to chat.