3 Years In, Part 1

Introduction

Anniversaries are an interesting intersection between the past, present and future, where we reflect on what was and recalibrate our trajectory as we move into what will be. Every September 11, for example, we honor those who died while taking stock of where we are now and renewing our commitment to the credo “never again.” Every New Year’s Eve, we reminisce about the year that is ending and make resolutions for the one to come.

Three years ago today, American voters stepped into polling booths,...