The Fracturing Dream: America in 2024
I n a startling and chilling echo of history, July 13th, 2024, marked an event that sent shockwaves through the political landscape of the United States. An attempted shooting of former President Donald Trump reminded us of the fragility of our democracy and the violent undercurrents that still exist in our society. This incident comes a staggering 43 years after the last attempted assassination of a sitting or former U.S. president, showcasing that even the most fortified figures are not immune to the rage simmering beneath the surface of our nation. Simultaneously, California has plunged itself into a new controversy under the governance of Governor Gavin Newsom. His recent approval of a ban preventing schools from communicating the delicate mental health status of transgender students to their parents has sparked a wildfire of debate. Proponents argue this measure protects the privacy and autonomy of vulnerable youth, while critics lambaste it as a dangerous overreach that ali...