Say what you will about Donald Trump and the state of politics in our country these days, one thing that is undeniable is that Americans have become more engaged in the political process than at any time in our recent history.
The recent election of scores of women, of diverse backgrounds, to public office has signified that men no longer will be running the show, so to speak — and that is all because of Donald Trump.
This is a good thing, not only for women, but also for men — and by extension, for our entire nation and the world — because when those who control our democratic institutions reflect the make-up of those whom they are serving, the end result will be policies that benefit all Americans, in all our diversity, rather than just the few.
It took Donald Trump to wake us up from our complacency — so even Trump’s critics have to admit that he has achieved something positive amidst the chaos of his first two years in office.
We look forward to our new Congress and trust that the talented and energetic women who will be serving as our senators and representatives will bring a positive attitude and some meaningful changes to the status quo.