One of the Lucky Ones

The truth is, I am one of the lucky ones. Tomorrow's election results will not have a huge impact on how I live my day-to-day life, nor am I in any real danger of having pieces of my life stripped away.

I use my voice - and my vote - for our children who deserve a world still in bloom and world leaders who believe in the reality and urgency of climate change.

I use my voice - and my vote - for women seeking reproductive health care, women recovering from sexual assault, women fighting for equal pay.

I use my voice - and my vote - for families fleeing violence in war-torn countries who are seeking a life of safety and dignity, with the opportunity to reach their full potential as citizens of this planet.

I use my voice - and my vote - for the 50 million people who, for one reason or another, in their greatest time of need, benefit from government assistance and social programs.

I am one of the lucky ones. I have the privilege of using my voice - and my vote - for others who have lost their own. Or who never had theirs to begin with. Or who simply can't find the right words.

Before you go vote tomorrow, I hope you take a moment to think about who you are voting for ... what you are voting for ... and why it matters.