November 6th, 2012 was just not another win in the book of Obama. Oh no! First off, let's talk about the first major win of the night. Tammy Baldwin was elected as the first openly gay Senate seat holder in American history. Tammy Baldwin of course is a Democrat. Which, by all means is surely not surprising. What I love most about this is two things. First off, I saw more woman win seats in both the House of Representatives and the Senate for the first time in history. Surely something that is great. Woman are finally standing up and making sure that they too are having their voices heard. Which being the Feminist I am. I love to see it. Empowering and enduring are these woman on human condition! Now, the fun part: she is openly gay and even that could not hinder her election spirit. She ran a good wholesome campaign might I add. She was really on top of it. It showed and that is what is the greatest thing I have seen.
Another grand thing to happen was that Hawaii elected the first female Asian-American to the Senate. Mazie Hirono was elected and the first Disabled American Female Veteran also to the elected to the House of Representatives! What an historic night for Woman Civil Movement!
Another grand thing to happen was that Hawaii elected the first female Asian-American to the Senate. Mazie Hirono was elected and the first Disabled American Female Veteran also to the elected to the House of Representatives! What an historic night for Woman Civil Movement!
What else happened? Well, let's talk about how both Missouri and Massachusetts had representatives win Senate seats. Which was great because they where pivotal states that democrats needed to win to gain a Major Senate Majority. So, yes. The democratic party again holds Senate house Majority. We have not held that for two years now.
Another grand thing that happened! All four states that had same-sex marriage on the ballots did in fact pass in all states. Elaborating on that we now have four more states (Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington State) have passed. A historic shifting of power in open mindedness in these states as well as the first time that Gay Marriage was voted on at the ballot box. Majority of cases like these go through our judicial system. We have options in these United States!
Now something I completely support: Marijuana was voted on for legal sales in the United States. Two states Washington State and Colorado voted on passing bills that made the sale and use of Recreational Marijuana use... legal! With the taxation of this product we will see a bigger income in these states that already do fairly well with revenue in those states. I applaud this change and hope that this now makes this alternative lifestyle something that will be less hindered and more accepted in the future. This gives me hope!
Finally, we have what was the highlight of the night. That single thing we can thank the state of Ohio for. That would be the re-election of our 44th President Barack Obama. Who gave a really great speech about the growth of American infrastructure as well as American independence from outside countries. In all honesty, I would love to see an America that was the 1920s America. A rich fulfilling time filled with growth and independence as well. We where a country that was not dependent on any imports because everything was American made and great in that it was just that. That's a time I would like to see our Economy grow into. Not our 1980s Reaganomics The growth there was greed and it later built what was known as the American Recession. That's why Actors shouldn't build Economic policies. Just saying in my opinion.
An America I love is one that takes care of it's people. One that let's those who love those they deem fit to love and make sure that everyone has a job. One that makes sure that our poor aren't needy or homeless. One that ensures that no gender boundary is a reason to halt ones growth. I hope now that we can let Gay Marriage prosper that maybe, just maybe people like myself. Those who break the binary are allowed to be amazing folks in our "Genderation". I want to see that growth to flourish and allow me to have a Job to support myself and a education because I want one. One that will not tell me that since I cannot determine my Gender, I must suffer. I want to live and be human. Maybe just maybe. I'll see it happen. This America is far in the future. Luckily, I'm going to be able to see it in my life time. I just feel it in my bones.
So, revel in the fact that Obama is our President for four more years. Openly Gay Senators are all the rage and Marijuana can be bought and used for fun in states. Revel in the fact that in four states Gay Marriage is winning wars and building families. Revel in the fact that we are changing and growing. Revel in the ability to live. Be who you wish to be.
~ Tegan Rowan Stryker
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