The Loss of Idealism in America

The Loss of Idealism in America
When your votes don’t matter — where do we go from here?
Rachel D Adams
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6 min read·
May 19
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Photo by Element5 Digital on UnsplashPeople in America are more skeptical today than they have ever been before. We are disillusioned, jaded, and distrustful of our own government. I can see the reasons people feel strongly about this sad state of affairs.
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Written by Rachel D Adams
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(she/her/pan) I’m not a well-behaved woman. I am an ally, amateur photog, content creator, novelist, empty nester, traveler, wife, & friend.
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