Every election feels like it is the 'most important of our life time' and it typical is. Along with the victories for democracy, the Constitution, diversity and a progressive agenda, are cautions about forces like White Christian Male Supremacy that were not vanquished per our votes.
American oligarchs own both Democratic and Republican party leaders. They own most of the policies, media, and enforcement programs like ICE that protect the oligarchs' powers. This is not a game of Haves versus Have Nots. This is White Wealthy Male Supremacists versus The Rest of Us.
Americans can be enlightened and strengthened by the Dunkirk Story of 1940. Heroism is a collective effort. Look for the Helpers. Look for the heroes who are among us and in us.
What will 2025 bring to us? We do not know for certain; we can study patterns and history. But each of us should prepare ourselves and make wiser decisions.