WS Chronicle

More money in your pockets, ensuring affordable housing, building safer communities, a more united America

As our nation and city stand at a crossroads, the Winston-Salem Chronicle proudly endorses Kamala Harris for president. As the oldest community newspaper in Winston-Salem, we are committed to advocating for leadership that champions progress, justice, and the common good.

Kamala Harris embodies these values and offers a clear path to a brighter future.

Vice President Harris understands that many people in our community, and communities like ours, do not have enough money in their pockets to meet their basic needs as Winston-Salem’s poverty rate remains higher than the state and national average.

Her plans to increase the minimum wage, invest in job training, and expand access to affordable healthcare will provide essential support to working families. Her focus on economic equity will benefit the countless individuals striving for a better life in our community.

In the realm of housing, Harris’s commitment to expanding affordable housing and strengthening renter protections addresses a critical need in Winston-Salem, where we lack over 15,000 housing units, according to a City of Winston-Salem housing study. Her policies aim to ensure that safe and affordable housing is within reach for every American.

On environmental justice, Harris understands the urgency of combating climate change. Her plans for a greener economy include investments in clean energy, reducing carbon emissions, and ensuring that communities disproportionately affected by pollution receive the attention and resources they deserve.

Harris also prioritizes crime reduction and public safety, advocating for reforms that build trust. Her focus on sensible gun control reform and community policing aims to make our neighborhoods safer while respecting civil rights.

Vice President Harris is committed to expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare for all Americans. Her plan focuses on strengthening the Affordable Care Act, lowering prescription drug costs, and ensuring that every family has access to preventive care and the ability to make their own healthcare decisions.

Harris also advocates for comprehensive mental health services and maternal care to address disparities affecting communities of color. With her healthcare platform, she aims to make healthcare more accessible, reduce out-of-pocket expenses, and ensure that no one has to choose between their health and financial stability.

On the global stage, Harris’s experience and measured approach to national security stand in stark contrast to the chaos of the past. She is committed to protecting our nation through smart, strategic policies that emphasize diplomacy and global cooperation, ensuring that we are governed by the rule of law, not unpredictability.

As vice president, Kamala Harris has been one of the most active in history, breaking a record 33 tied votes in the U.S. Senate and paving the way for the passage of historic legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act.

In this election, the choice is clear. Kamala Harris represents a departure from the divisiveness and turmoil of the past. Her leadership promises a return to thoughtful governance, rooted in values that unite rather than divide. A vote for Harris is a vote for a nation governed by stability, decency, and the rule of law.

The Winston-Salem Chronicle urges our readers to support Kamala Harris for president. Together, let’s choose a future defined by opportunity, equity, and justice for all.