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How America Could Work
America works best when leaders begin with respect for the Constitution and for the people they serve. Not for party bosses. Not for whatever headline is trending. Our system was built to manage disagreement without breaking into division. That is why laws should come from cooperation, grounded in fact and open to scrutiny, not as executive orders waved like trophies or as one-sided wins scored against the other party. When compromise is treated as strength, progress lasts, and Americans can trust their rights will not be bargained away every four years.
Trumpism threatens America. It demands loyalty not to the USA or its founding principles, but to Donald Trump himself. Disagree and you are branded un-American. Lies replace facts. Rage replaces debate. Compromise is not just dismissed, it is punished. Conservatives and progressives can argue, negotiate, and still put country first. Trumpism makes it about one man, always before the nation.
The alternative vision of America is not abstract. It is classrooms where teachers lift every child, neighborhoods where families of all backgrounds live side by side, and communities where small businesses thrive when given a fair chance. The goal is never to erase differences but to prove that a country diverse in thought, belief, and experience can still govern with fairness and common sense. That is how America could work: not through endless partisan battles, but through honest compromise, compassion, and the courage to put people before politics.
Issue Example: Voter ID
When both parties have the best interests of the American people in mind, the system can function as it was intended.
Republicans are currently concerned about voter integrity, so they propose a law requiring voter ID for all elections. Democrats, however, worry that this could restrict voting rights, since many people who don’t drive regularly may not carry a valid ID or may not have one at all.
Instead of gridlock, Democrats work with Republicans to add protections. They propose four measures: mailing every eligible voter a free ID, making Election Day a national holiday, guaranteeing two weeks of early voting to address issues with registration or ID, and deploying mobile voting centers to reach underserved communities.
Republicans agree but raise concerns about cost. A compromise is reached: the final bill includes the first three provisions. Both Republicans and Democrats support the legislation, and the president—whether Republican or Democrat—signs it into law.
Because the law expands access rather than restricts it, the Supreme Court upholds it. Federal judges do not block it, meaning elections move forward smoothly across the country. Later, when a president from the opposite party takes office, they do not dismantle the law with an executive order, because its protections are seen as fair, effective, and bipartisan.
This is how America should work: through good faith, compromise, and a shared commitment to strengthening democracy rather than weakening it.
Another Issue: Abortion Access
For decades, Republicans and Democrats have battled over abortion access, often turning to the courts instead of writing clear legislation. Republicans usually ground their opposition in religious belief, while Democrats argue that religious convictions cannot be imposed on the entire country. The First Amendment makes it clear that the government cannot favor one religious view over another.
Science and medicine do not give us a single answer for when life begins. Some say conception, others point to different stages of fetal development, and still others to birth. Religious traditions also vary. In Islam, many scholars hold that ensoulment takes place around 120 days after conception. Other traditions place more weight on protecting the life and health of the mother. Policies differ widely around the world. Some countries ban abortion entirely. The United Kingdom allows it up to 24 weeks. Germany permits it up to 12 weeks under certain conditions.
A challenging issue like this will never leave everyone completely satisfied, but America should work through compromise rather than chaos. The starting point could be what was once the law under Roe v. Wade. Abortion would be protected up to 12 weeks nationwide. States would then have the discretion to regulate access up to the point of viability, which is typically around 24 weeks. After 24 weeks, abortion is not allowed throughout the country. This strikes a balance between protecting individual rights and allowing states to reflect local values.
Under this framework, those who believe abortion is morally wrong can live out their beliefs by choosing not to have one. But they cannot force their religious convictions on others. Democrats and Republicans both accept the compromise, and the president signs it into law. Because the legislation is built on constitutional principles and medical consensus, the courts uphold it.
Right now, the opposite is happening. The Supreme Court has allowed states to ban abortion altogether, which has led to confusion, cruelty, and heartbreaking stories. Women have been denied emergency care. Mothers have been kept alive against their wishes because of vague laws. In these cases, the beliefs of a few lawmakers are being forced on millions of Americans.
How America should work is clear. Complex problems demand compromise, compassion, and respect for the Constitution. When lawmakers put the people first, even the most complicated issues can find a workable solution.
I have looked through so many Democratic and Republican candidates' websites, and almost all of them declare that the only way forward is complete victory over the other side. But this does not work. Does anyone really believe that every four years, women should lose abortion rights only to gain them back four years later?
The diversity of thought within the United States is the easy part. The hard part is understanding that victories over other beliefs only create the whiplash effect we feel today. A government built on compromise, not conquest, is the only way to keep rights stable and protect the people from being caught in endless political crossfire.
Civil Rights
Civil rights are not like other issues. Taxes can be debated and budgets can be negotiated, but rights are never up for trade. They are written into the Constitution as promises to every American, not as bargaining chips for politicians. No one’s personal religious beliefs should be used as an excuse to take away the rights of others. The right to vote. The right to equal protection. The right to live free from discrimination. These are what make America great. They are the bedrock of our democracy, and any leader who treats them as negotiable has already forgotten who they serve.
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