Jeneé Osterheldt
Regardless of who wins this election, America is lost
There is no time for shock and disappointment, America. This election is not exposing a new truth. This election is a reflection of our American face — a face of whiteness above all else.

I do not say that to say all white folk are bad. Whiteness is a symbol in this country. Meaning, Donald Trump is president for one reason: He is a white man with an immoral compass set in the direction of supremacy. He won four years ago because he is a white man who promised to restore white power. And he might win again.

So, nah. Joe Biden was never going to win by a landslide in a land that is neither brave nor free. Trump showed us he had supremacists on standby.

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