As we teeter on the brink of another bleak election, left-wing voters are faced with an excruciatingly tough choice. A vote for Kamala Harris essentially co-signs U.S. foreign policies that enable genocide. It’s a betrayal for those who want to see justice for Palestinians.
But abstaining? It’s no better. Sitting this one out risks handing the keys back to Trump — the very man whose disdain for progressive issues like climate action, reproductive rights, and a balanced Supreme Court is already reshaping America in his image. As if that choice weren’t bleak enough, a Trump win offers no real solace for those fighting for Palestinian rights. Trump’s record on the issue shows a history of unwavering support for Israeli policy, meaning a vote for him is hardly a vote for change on this front. In fact, his approach could exacerbate the very issues that we all want to resolve, further dimming hopes for peace n the region. It’s an important point that’s often missed by those who categorically refuse to vote blue in 2024.
And then there’s Jill Stein and the Green Party, the perennial protest vote that’s as tempting as it is futile. Supporting Stein may feel righteous in the moment, but it’s three strikes against the cause. It splinters the left-wing vote, nudging Trump closer to the Oval Office, it doesn’t stand a chance of winning, and it ultimately compromises the very environment it claims to champion. Because under Trump, any global climate action would all but disintegrate.
The dilemma is deeper than choosing a candidate. It’s about confronting a broken two-party system that’s left us TRAPPED. This isn’t about red or blue, left or right; it’s about feeling cornered in a system that pits our morals against our pragmatism. The U.S. election isn’t just disheartening; it’s practically dystopian, leaving us to ask: Is this really democracy?
