Bella Hadid has encouraged people to vote for Biden in the U.S. election with an actually meaningful Instagram post.
While we’re already in the thick of the U.S. presidential election, some celebrities are still trying to use their platforms to influence people for good. Many have donned “Vote” masks, made social media posts, endorsed candidates at rallies—people have gotten the word out. That said, when we look back on a lot of this voter encouragement from some of our faves—it hasn’t always had a lot of substance. Sure, a “Vote” Instagram post is alright, but not many have truly gone into why they’re voting. What policies they’re supporting, what issues are important to them, who they want life to improve under.
One celebrity voter who has taken a clear stance is model Bella Hadid. She’s made a post that pretty much sums up the damage the Trump administration has done to the people of the U.S. and the world at large. We reckon you should read it in full.
“Have you done your early voting yet? I know everything is starting to feel pretty heavy this week… I’m sure you all feel it too… make sure you take time for yourself and don’t forget to do some deep intentional breathing every so often to calm your nerves. Take a walk with music. Give yourself a hug. Talk to your friends and family about how you feel. Hopefully, change is coming.”
“Tomorrow is the official Election Day for our new president. Please be on the right side of history. There is only ONE party that will be receptive to the work and advocacy that the thought leaders of our generation and past generations have been fighting for. Beyond anything, this election is about getting a racist, misogynistic, xenophobic, frankly disgusting man out of office. This past year during the pandemic, we have all had a chance to sit with ourselves and really think. What kind of America do we want to live in? For our children to group up in? I want to live in a welcoming, respectful, helpful, smart, responsible and kind America. What we’re living through right now, under Donald Trump’s presidency, is the exact opposite. He won’t even acknowledge his wrongdoings or the evil that is infiltrated and has permeated through the systems and certain groups/people in America. Because he believes in them! He knows that the people that support his racism and hate, will give him a vote, so he could never condemn them. He approves. It’s sick.”
“There is so much to say, but just know, this is one of the most important elections to date. The feeling of standing up for what you believe in, having strength within your decision and knowledge. Then going out and VOTING to express that decision, could quite possibly be the best feeling in the world! We are just individual pieces of a very large puzzle, but each puzzle piece counts … including yours!!! We are standing up now so the children, grandchildren and next-generation, OUR future Bosses, Teachers, Artists, Leaders never have to feel oppressed by anything or anyone. Who will be affected if you don’t vote? Think about that. Vote for empathy. Vote for science. Vote for a not blatantly criminal, racist president and VP. Vote.”