America made a choice, now we must choose Winston-Salem

By Derwin Montgomery As the dust settles on one of the most contentious election seasons in recent history, Vice President Kamala Harris stands as a figure who did what she needed to do. She delivered her message, extended her hand to a country at a crossroads, and reminded Americans of the fragile beauty of democracy. But in a moment that will reverberate across history, the American people ultimately chose a different path, one marked by a turn toward authoritarianism. This was not a mere choice between candidates; it was a choice between values. And now, as the country faces the implications of four more years under a Trump administration, we are left to grapple with the consequences of that decision. This is what we, as a nation, have chosen. And whatever follows in these next four years, both the challenges and the lessons, will be what we collectively deserve. As Americans, we must face this reality with sober acceptance and look to the power we still have to effect change. The focus now shifts. We are in an environment where the federal government’s trajectory is largely set, but that does not strip us of our agency. Local government remains closest...