Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low around 55F. W winds at 10 to 20 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph..
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low around 55F. W winds at 10 to 20 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph.
Updated: June 20, 2026 @ 3:28 pm
Editor,
In 2020, America has become more divided than it has ever been. With Joe Biden being the president-elect, many expressed optimisms that he can bring the red and blue states into a united country. However, videos of destruction of opposite candidates continue to circulate throughout social media.
Looking at the election results, it is evident that Americans are no longer open-minded to listen to the opposite side; everyone thinks their side is correct and their opponent’s side is wrong. Trump supporters did not hesitate to defend his failure to contain the coronavirus, while the Biden supporters called Trump a liar almost on every occasion. Resolving conflict is impossible if we are unwilling or unable to recognize others in a positive light. This closed mindset along with finger-pointing would prevent our nation from reaching unity. It is time more than ever for us to unite and learn to resolve conflict.
Yubin Zhang
Palo Alto
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(4) comments
Well written, but if you read the comments in the DJ, you’ll notice that even though a number of people believe Biden won, these folks are still spewing hate and divisiveness against their great President Trump and his supporters. I’ll let you decide whether resolving conflict is possible on a national stage if it cannot be resolved in our little corner of the state. What's that old saying, "It takes two to tango"? BTW, the election is not over.
Maybe it's time to recount the President's Tweets?
Hi, Yubin
I do not envy the task facing Joe Biden with respect to resolving conflict. He has called for unity, and I believe he is sincere. However, there have been loud voices coming from the left side of the aisle demanding retribution and even incarceration of Trump supporters. As a result, the president-elect is facing an enormous challenge.
How can we do our part? I think you have given us a great example. Let's acknowledge the need to resolve conflict and be open to making an effort to do so.
Maybe Yubin, there is no coming together and maybe that is OK. Not to worry though, Republicans will treat Biden and the Democrats as nicely as they treated Donald Trump.
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