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As with every national election, we can expect changes in policies and priorities as one political party replaces another. These are feared by some and welcomed by others.

As the conflict in the Middle East continues, our collective frustration, sadness, and pain deepen with each passing day. No matter your ethnicity, religion, or national origin, this war is a tragedy in our collective history.

I realize that there are no words left to say about the human costs of this war. I know that all touched by this conflict are experiencing profound sadness, anger, and even rage. These emotions are completely understandable, but I suggest the world has more than enough anger and rage.

It is right to speak out against injustice. It’s right to be on the side of peace. We should all be focused on the human experience of the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel – the plight of the October 7 victims and their families, the ongoing trauma suffered by hostages, and the horror of the bombings in Gaza.