Are we?

Every election cycle, politicians keep asking the voter, “Are you better off today than you were four years ago?” But the more important question today is, “Is this country better off today than it was one month ago?” This can be measured by examining a few core values of the U.S. Constitution. Are women’s rights better or worse? Are the civil rights of minorities better or worse? Is the safety of legal immigrants stronger or weaker? Are LGBTQ+ rights better or worse? Is the U.S. on better or worse terms with our international allies? Is the country’s security stronger or weaker? Is our economy stronger or weaker? Are you more proud of your country today than you were a month ago? Is our democracy more or less secure?

In other words, are we winning or losing?...