Chaos. Our generation has grown up in the context of a world in chaos, uncertainty and division. We’ve watched as hate and anger have spread like wildfire, dividing communities that once stood together. 

We grew up during a time when mass shootings became so common that the names of towns and schools are forever etched into our memories or our very own experiences. We’ve marched in the streets, demanding justice for lives stolen by police brutality, pleading for a system that acknowledges humanity. We’ve called for peace in places shattered by global conflicts, whether in Ukraine, Russia, Palestine or Israel. We lived through a global pandemic that forced us into isolation. We watched natural disasters devastate local communities and wreak havoc on the unexpected.

On Jan. 6, 2021, we watched as insurrectionists stormed the Capitol, attacking the very foundation of our country. On July 13, 2024, we saw an assassination attempt on a former president. To put it simply, we have been through it all. This is the world we’ve inherited. A world where hate is louder than words, where truth is debated and where our very right to exist or speak our mind is challenged. 

These experiences have shaped us and now it is up to us to carry the weight of a divided nation on our shoulders as we struggle to make sense of it all and find a path forward. 

In times like these, finding a leader who can unite, inspire hope and work toward a future where we can live and thrive is crucial. Through this darkness, one clear choice in this election will do just that.

Harris was raised in a middle class family by civil rights activists and a working mom. She shattered glass ceilings as a prosecutor, attorney general of California, U.S. senator and the first female vice president of the U.S. As attorney general, she fought predatory banking, healthcare and for-profit colleges. Protected women and children from exploitation and secured victories for the voiceless. 

In the Senate, Harris championed efforts to lower costs for families and served on key committees to ensure government accountability. 

As vice president, Harris has played a critical role in the Biden administration’s historic achievements. Creating 16 million jobs, investing one trillion dollars in infrastructure, strengthening the Affordable Care Act and advancing climate and gun safety reforms. 

Harris continues to push for progress in criminal justice, increasing diverse representation in the decision room and the right for Americans to make decisions about their own bodies.

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, grew up on his family farm in Minnesota. He is a leader who has always prioritized the well-being of his constituents. As a former educator, a 24 year member of the National Guard and a high school football coach, Walz understands the importance of community. 

Throughout his career, he cut taxes for working families, eliminated junk fees, supported agriculture and rural America, fought for public schools and stood with reproductive freedom initiatives. 

Harris and Walz offer a clear path forward. It is not just a concept of a plan, it’s a clear path of opportunity, justice, equality and hope for our generation.

They are committed to making life more affordable for everyday Americans by cutting taxes for families, protecting social security and expanding opportunities for home ownership. They are supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, the backbone of the American economy. They are ensuring healthcare is affordable for all by protecting Medicare and capping the cost of prescriptions and life-sustaining medication. They are also investing in quality public education and expanding access to affordable childcare and long-term care. 

For our generation, this means a real shot, a real chance at the “American Dream” and the security of knowing that our healthcare, education, environment, economy, family and future are being prioritized. 

But make no mistake, this election is about even more. It’s also about defending our most fundamental rights and freedoms from those who have sought to tear them down.

Would you rather support a 34 count convicted felon, still embattled in three cases of tax fraud, defamation, sexual assault and election subversion, who has vindictively violated voters’ visions time and time again, and continues to divide America? Alongside a man who is too concerned with the “childless cat lady population” and the traditional roles of a woman to stand with the everyday people who voted for him? Or would you rather have leaders who embody integrity, compassion and a commitment to serving all of us?

So, when you step into that voting booth, mail in your absentee ballot or vote early, remember the choice you have before you. Your future is at stake. Choose hope, choose progress and choose Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.