A week has passed since my last post urging us to vote. This has been intentional. I wanted to let some time pass to allow a clearer picture of the new political landscape to emerge.

There are winners and losers for sure, but I believe the real winner is the politics of compromise. Many claim the goals of peace and justice. Where we differ most is what means we will employ to get there. Some policies are indeed more oppressive than others. And this is why we need a political climate where negotiation and compromise are important.

Here’s to restoring oversight and accountability to government. Hopefully what will emerge will not be gridlock, but rather an atmosphere where we live in community with our neighbors around the world, and across the aisle.