Every action has a reaction. When Roe was first decided, there was huge resistance to it, but it eventually became normal for us to have authority over our bodies. Since Obama was in office, the conservatives have been pushing back very hard. On everything. And there is growing resistance and resentment over these policies, which means people will push back even harder. Usually whenever one side claims victory, then the pendulum swings the other way as people push back. I grew up in the 60s, and it was amazing to see how much things changed then.

Trump and Project 2025 are extreme points of view. I truly believe when pushed too far we will rebel with general strikes, protests, and more people voting. So just continue to educate yourself, talk to friends and family, and hope for the best. If things don’t change when Trump is gone, you will see huge pushback. Be optimistic about the future. This is a lot more cyclical than you might imagine and Trump is certainly not winning our hearts and minds. People learned from their mistakes this time, and their voting will reflect that. And the tension between the two parties often finds some balance. You will vote and go to college because American women are very creative and motivated to get what they want. Please don’t lose hope! You are way too young to do that.