In the wake of Donald Trump’s election as the 47th President of the United States, Americans face an urgent question: What comes next? Our deeply fractured electoral landscape stands at a perilous crossroads, testing the promise and resilience of our democracy. Many fear a descent into a deep moral crisis, one that demands both clarity and a renewed commitment to justice. Yet, the signs from recent political developments provide little solace. Cabinet nominations reveal a disturbing trend: loyalty prioritized over competence, ideology above inclusivity, and the unchecked expansion of presidential power replacing legal accountability. This reflects what philosopher Martha Nussbaum…