Tuesday, November 3, 2020, will be a day that goes down in American history. The presidential election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is one of the most controversial, fought-over, and publicized elections the United States has ever had. Now more than ever our country is extremely divided between democratic and republican views.

Personally, I'm very involved in politics. I would like to think I educate myself pretty well and keep up with social issues in America and around the world. Usually, someone like me would take to the polls with the information they know, and cast a vote as their way of contributing to politics and societal issues.

However, my 18th birthday is November 15, meaning I'm not able to vote in this year's election.

A lot of my friends are voting for their first time, so it's a common topic of conversation for me. It sucks to have to answer the question "Jenna, who are you voting for?" with the response "Nobody. I can't" because many know how involved I am. I enjoy talking about it but my opinions seem to be invalid as soon as I admit I'm not putting action to my words. It's not because I don't want to, but because I can't.

Although it really does suck, I can't do anything to change it besides sharing the information I know with family and friends. Some may listen and consider what I have to say, and some may not, but I know I'm doing what I can to hopefully help people make the right decision. No matter if it's through Instagram posts, tweets, or just a simple conversation, I strive to bring awareness to those around me of the injustices currently occurring in our country.

So if you haven't done it already, please vote if you can.

Whether it's absentee or in person, please be a part of what will be a very monumental election in American history. Do your research and know who you're voting for. Don't get caught up in the opinions of parents, relatives, or random people on social media. Vote for kindness, vote for equality, and vote for the future.