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America Needs To Be America Again
This election day stands as a reckoning for the United States. It will tell if Americans have had enough of its derailment.
Election Day 2026 stands as one of the most watched, consequential midterms in recent history. On the line is the MAGA brand and the hope of change.
To bring about that change, some old ways will need to be reinstituted. It will not happen overnight if things go democracy’s way, but the start of the beginning would be more than refreshing in these times. I’m not talking about right or left politics; I’m talking about getting the United States back to what made it a beacon of hope in the world, even with all its shortcomings. All the things that were dismantled by MAGA in its attempt to move towards an authoritarian state have an opportunity to be corrected.
The list is long, but here are some issues Congress can tackle to help America become what it promises to be to itself and the world.
It can start by being contrite to our dear allies that Trump shunned, intimidated, insulted, or left behind. I don’t mean to kowtow to them, but to show respect and prove to be a trusted leader on the world stage. That should begin by reinstating USAID. It’s a win-win situation. We can feed the hungry again, and our farmers…
