I am sad today. So very sad. I am sad and angry and disappointed and hurt and shocked.

I am sad that there are so many people in this country who voted for a misogynist, xenophobe, fear-mongering, selfish, lying, and despicable man for president. I am sad for my students and I who work for justice and freedom for all. We all have to deal with a president who has said that all people in the US do not deserve justice and freedom.

I am sad that I’ll be travelling to a new country where I will have to explain my country’s choice and prove that I did not help make that choice.

I sincerely hope that my country can be united, but I have serious doubts.