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Kamala Harris’ Speech Was Powerful and Heartfelt, but Trump’s Legacy Has Stilted My Joy


Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president in a historic speech, but my joy was stifled.

This past week, I’ve watched politicians, celebrities and political pundits descend on my hometown of Chicago for the Democratic National Convention ( DNC). It has been a euphoric display with thunderous speeches from the Obamas, beautiful moments between Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz and his family and even heartbreaking stories that speak to the aftermath of overturning Roe v. Wade. After witnessing President Biden’s disastrous debate performance in late June, I resigned to having one last delusional self-care summer before steeling myself in the fall and casting my vote for Biden-Harris in November.

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