I Am A 20-Year-Old, Bisexual, White Woman And I Am America | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

I Am A 20-Year-Old, Bisexual, White Woman And I Am America

I stand for America. Do you?

17
I Am A 20-Year-Old, Bisexual, White Woman And I Am America
Boston Herald

I am a 20-year-old, bisexual, white woman.

I did not vote for President Donald J. Trump.

I do not support his views on abortion, same-sex marriage, women and racial equality.

He has been my president for 3 days, and he has already started to take my rights away.

I'm well aware that I'm not in a third world country or forced to hide who I am every day.

But, honey, what are you doing to help them?

I live in America.

I feel threatened by the fact that there is a large possibility that I won't be able to marry a woman, if I so feel like I want to. I feel threatened that in the case that I get raped and end up pregnant that I won't be able to terminate a pregnancy that I cannot afford to have for both time and money (Yet, the man responsible, whether it be by rape or not, doesn't get the same criticism). I feel threatened that there is a chance that, in this world that the current president is creating, there could be an increase of people that think they have the right to sexually assault me.

I'm aware that in India, women are afraid to give birth to a girl because there is an extremely large chance that she will be raped.

But I live in America, where that should not be the new norm.

I grew up in a republican household. I grew up listening all about Reagan and Bush and how great they were. I grew up knowing nothing else.

I grew up listening about Obama and how awful a president he was and how he has passed so many executive orders. I grew up listening to how he was driving the country into the ground. I grew up listening to how he wasn't who he said he was. I grew up listening to how terrible the whole family was.

And I got sick of it.

After this election, everyone who is upset with how the results appeared were told to get over it, suck it up, or that we're stupid (I'm leaving out the explicatives).

And I refuse to do any of that.

I reserve the right to complain if I think that things have negative value to the country. I reserve the right to protest if I think that the people in charge of the country aren't working in the people's best interest. I reserve the right to be a nasty woman.

If I had to deal with this for eight years, then you can deal with our protests against Trump for however long he is in office.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Taylor Swift in orange dress playing a moss-covered piano on stage with bright lights.

A three-and-a-half-hour runtime. Nine Eras. Eleven outfit changes. Three surprise songs. Zero breaks. One unforgettable evening. In the past century, no other performer has put on an electric performance quite like Taylor Swift, surpassing her fans ‘wildest dreams’. It is the reason supporters keep coming back to her shows each year. Days later, I’m still in awe of the spectacle ‘Miss Americana’ puts on every few days in a new city. And, like one of Taylor’s exes, has me smiling as I reminisce about the memories of the night we spent together.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

A Few Thoughts Every College Freshman Has

The transition into adulthood is never easy

24452
Mays Island
Courtney Jones

Today I started my third week of college at Minnesota State Moorhead. I have survived welcome week, finding my classes on the first day, and being an awkward loner in the dining hall. Even though I have yet to be here for a month, I have already experienced many thoughts and problems that only a new college student can relate to.

Keep Reading...Show less
Students walking on a sunny college campus with trees and buildings.

"Make sure to get involved when you're in college!"

We've all heard some variation of this phrase, whether it came from parents, other family members, friends, RAs, or college-related articles. And, like many clichés, it's true for the most part. Getting involved during your college years can help you make friends, build your resume, and feel connected to your campus. However, these commitments can get stressful if you're dealing with personal issues, need to work, or aren't sure how to balance classes and everything else going on during the semester.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

9 Reasons Why Friends Are Essential In College

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

10221
Bridgaline Liberati and friends
Bridgaline Liberati

In college, one of the essential things to have is friends. Yes, textbooks, a laptop, and other school supplies are important but friends are essential. Friends are that support system everybody needs. The more friends you have the better the support system you have. But you also have someone to share experiences with. And don’t settle for just one or two friends because 8 out of 10 times they are busy and you are studying all alone. Or they have other friend groups that do not include you. Don’t settle for just one or two friends; make as many friends as you can. After the first couple of weeks of college, most friend groups are set and you may be without friends.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

The Power of Dressing Up

Why it pays to leave the hoodie at home.

7494
sneakers and heels
Sister | Brother Style - Word Press

For a moment your world is spinning. The phone alarm has just scared you awake and you’re flooded by daunting thoughts of the day ahead. You have three assignments due and little time to work on them because of your job. You’re running late because you’ve hit snooze one to many times after yesterday’s long hours. You dizzily reach for a hoodie, craving its comfort, and rush for a speedy exit, praying you will have time to pick up coffee. Does this sound familiar?

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments