As the time rolls around for another presidential election, Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz are the right choice.
Harris and Walz are no doubt the best option, not only because of Harris’ ideas and plans, but also due to the concern of Trump returning to office.

Both Harris and Trump have plans for America, but with many high schoolers gaining the ability to vote in this election, we found it necessary to highlight main points covered under Trump’s and Harris’ policies. While economic plans are vital, issues such as abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental issues affect voters in ways that can swing a voter’s decision in an instant.

Harris’ viewpoint on abortion, as well as her work cosponsoring abortion legislation on the Biden campaign after the passing of Dobbs v. Jackson (2022), had a huge impact on the number of young people’s votes.

According to a Gallup poll, more than 55% of Americans identify as pro-choice. With more than half of Americans supporting abortion rights and Harris making plans that would directly support that freedom, she has the chance to pull voters towards her and make the decision that would be best for all Americans.

“I think we should eliminate the filibuster for Roe, Harris said in an interview that aired on Wisconsin Public Radio. We need to actually put back in law the protections for reproductive freedom and for the ability of every person and every woman to make decisions about their own body.”

Education is another policy hot topic that will directly affect students within Creek, but also within the wider CCSD district and the entire nation. Access to schooling regardless of financial state is absolutely necessary, and having a well rounded education prepares students for adulthood and forming their own opinions.

According to Trump’s “Plan to Save American Education and Give Power Back to Parents,” which is posted on his website, he plans to cut federal funding for any school or program that involves Critical Race Theory, gender ideology, or other inappropriate racial, sexual, or political content on our children.

While the idea of not “pushing” any ideas on students sounds great, the reality is much more worrisome. By doing this, students would not be reading books with queer characters or about racial injustice, and would be sheltered from important social issues. Without content covering more diverse topics such as critical race theory, queer people, and political history, students are put at risk of becoming less socially aware. If students are exposed to all issues at an age where they are digestible, it will set them up to go out into the world with ideas of what they believe.

The president is someone that Americans should look up to, and that should represent America in a way that citizens feel is correct. Trump is not that.

By placing a man that focuses on supporting the wealthy rather than the lower and middle classes, has 34 felony charges, and has made countless derogatory comments towards minorities, we are setting America up to be viewed as a joke.

As children we were taught that people in power were supposed to be respected. When people like Trump are put in power, we cannot expect children to look up to them, let alone want to be like them.

Harris’ time as District Attorney of California and a prosecutor set her up as a strong leader who creates a voice for others, which is exactly what we need as citizens right now. As Americans, we need someone who is willing to fight for the voices of those who cannot fight on their own, and someone who represents the core values of what we believe.