ALT Although America is facing a choice between two imperfect candidates, the choice between imperfection and fascism is clear. Harris believes in democracy. Her policy positions on topics including strong protections around reproductive rights, increased accessibility to healthcare, and how taxes should be distributed across income classes more closely align with my own. We do not agree on everything — her support for Israel, her relatively weak statements on supporting the transgender community, some of her history when it comes to police and prison reform are just a few examples of where we diverge. However, I am a pragmatist, and Harris’s shortcomings pale in comparison to Trump’s. Once Harris is elected, I believe she is far more likely to listen to the people she serves than her opponent, and I think our chances of influencing her actions on the topics where we diverge are far higher than with Trump. The starting point is also vastly different — for example, where Harris has been wea