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The special session – which ran longer than regular sessions – is finally ending. The session was convened for two purposes:
This op-ed was originally published in The Roanoke Times on Nov. 8, 2020.
Americans have exercised their right to vote, the votes were counted, and it appears that Joe Biden has won the presidential election.
As I grow in my new role, I hope to hold onto the experiences of my own family and loved ones and apply my passion for their struggles to the struggles of all Virginians. I look forward to learning from my colleagues and bringing empathy and compassion to the core responsibilities of my position.
The goal of any democratic election is to represent the will of the people, and to achieve that goal, we must count every single vote. Every Virginia voter’s voice deserves to be heard. Let’s prepare for an extended election process to make sure that happens.
People often ask me when I decided to be an activist, that I personally needed to play a role in righting wrongs. And, I always answer: I don’t think I decided, it was baked into my DNA.