3 Reasons Why Kamala Harris Being Picked As Joe Biden's Running Mate Is Exactly What We Need Right Now
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

3 Reasons Why Kamala Harris Being Picked As Joe Biden's Running Mate Is Exactly What We Need Right Now

After months of anxiously waiting for Joe Biden to pick a running mate for the 2020 election, he has at last announced that he has chosen Kamala Harris, which is a smart move if you ask me.

47
3 Reasons Why Kamala Harris Being Picked As Joe Biden's Running Mate Is Exactly What We Need Right Now

Kamala Harris is an excellent running mate for a variety of reasons, but three main reasons stand out to me.

1. She puts others first.

Harris has chosen to spend her life fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves. She has helped Californians achieve marriage equality, worked to save and restore the environment, helped give drug offenders a second chance, fought for the Affordable Care Act, and more. Her website states, "It's the privilege of Kamala's life to work on behalf of the people of California". This woman is devoting her life to working for us, the people, which is something the White House hasn't seen in years.

Regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, she believes in banning evictions and foreclosures during the pandemic as many are the result of the economic devastation brought on by COVID-19. She has also urged the Trump administration to provide more relief to those minority groups that have been disproportionately affected by the virus.

2. Both her work and personal experiences.

Kamala Harris is currently a senator for the state of California and has been since 2017. As a senator, she serves on many committees, including the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Committee on the Judiciary. In her two terms, she has greatly contributed to establishing equality for all, reforming the criminal justice system, addressing substance abuse, providing more opportunities for working and military families, and more. She helped achieve marriage equality in California, pledges to end mass incarceration and private prisons, established more rehabilitating options for certain crimes rather than jail time, helped bring down international trafficking gangs, and more.

Kamala was also born in Oakland during the Civil Rights Movement. She came into this world as it was turning a corner, but injustice still plagues this nation today. She looked to leaders such as Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American to serve on the US Supreme Court, as examples and has been fighting for others ever since.

3. She is progressive.

Progressive is exactly what this nation needs right now. We seem to be falling back rather than moving forward regarding social issues. Breonna Taylor and so many others have still not been given justice, the LGBTIA+ community is still not fully accepted or welcomed in this nation. This country is plagued by racism, misogyny, and homophobia. We need a Vice President who sees everyone as equal no matter the color of their skin, their religion, or their identity. Harris will be that VP.

To me, it seems that Harris sees the best in everyone. She believes in equality, she does not believe in tearing children from their families at the border, and she believes in helping those convicted of crime move forward, rather than rot in a jail cell or die.

Kamala Harris is just what this country needs in a Vice President. Joe Biden made the best choice due to her selfless tendencies to fight for the benefit of others, because she fights for what is unjust, and she will help the nation turn a new corner.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

58928
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

38045
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

959555
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

195819
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments