Regardless of party preference, one element was consistent during last week’s historical midterm election. We were all stunned and impressed at the power of democracy. The 2026 midterms reminded us that the people have a voice in what we want for our lives and nation. Whether it’s healthcare, foreign policy, the environment, fuel prices, reproductive rights, gun control or something else, each of us is impacted differently by political issues. Election night demonstrated that the majority of the country is ready for significant change.
When watching one state after another turn blue, a thought entered my mind: “Maybe this will save our public lands.” I don’t know why that was one of the first musings I had as the country flipped both chambers of Congress, but it was. It’s often the subconscious whispers that help us know which issues matter on a personal level, so it seems our public lands mean a lot to me.
