The Moral Imperative to Accept Refugees
How many of you have actually known refugees, personally? How many of you have sat beside them at a table … Continue reading The Moral Imperative to Accept Refugees
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What (Not) to Say to People with Chronic Conditions
“But isn’t there something you can take?” If you have a chronic condition like me, this question camps out on your … Continue reading What (Not) to Say to People with Chronic Conditions
How Rage Is Shutting Down American Politics
As a high school and college student, I aspired to change the world. I binge-watched The West Wing before binge-watching … Continue reading How Rage Is Shutting Down American Politics
Why We Still Need Feminism
Over the past eight months, about a dozen female celebrities have leapt from the feminist bandwagon as if it were a … Continue reading Why We Still Need Feminism
Saying Goodbye
One hour ago I packed up my housemate and leaned through the driver’s open window to tease her. Then, I stepped back. … Continue reading Saying Goodbye
When Did Gentle Become Weak?
Dave Eggers’ 2006 novel, What Is the What, opens with a violent robbery for which the narrator, a Sudanese refugee, … Continue reading When Did Gentle Become Weak?
Trust the Not-Knowing
Because sometimes the honest place is the empty place. The place of uncertainty. I’ve been talking a lot with my … Continue reading Trust the Not-Knowing
