Perspectives from Drew faculty and staff experts
November 2024 – With the charged 2024 Presidential Election fast approaching, Drew University faculty and staff have weighed in to provide perspectives and insights from their areas of expertise.
Mecca Madyun, Assistant Professor of Civic Engagement, Faculty Director of Civically Engaged Teaching & Learning
What is your perspective of this election?
This election is proving to be one of the most critical moments in recent history. The depth of divisions, though always bubbling under the surface, has come to light. It is more important than ever for people to educate themselves on the history of America’s election processes (presidential, city, and state) to understand how it works and illuminate what does or does not serve us as the people.
What would you say to people on either side of the aisle who are concerned about the outcome?
Whatever the outcome, we must be able to move through the emotions and choose to respond in ways that are not focused on violence or retribution but, instead, on strategizing, organizing, and leveraging collective power to build coalitions willing to work TOGETHER within the system to mediate real change.
