The End of Family
The last time I saw my father was in Austin, Texas. I was 25. My brother and I flew down … Continue reading The End of Family
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After the Assault
I begin to have panic attacks in the dance studio. I have been dancing for seven years, but now, suddenly, … Continue reading After the Assault
Why Gloria Steinem Was Wrong, and Why It Matters
In the wake of Gloria Steinem’s comments that young women could only be siding with Bernie over Hillary in order … Continue reading Why Gloria Steinem Was Wrong, and Why It Matters
23 Quotes That Perfectly Explain Racism (To People Who Don’t “See Color”)
When I was in college, I got a job bussing tables. In a Thai restaurant. Several white American customers expressed … Continue reading 23 Quotes That Perfectly Explain Racism (To People Who Don’t “See Color”)
42 and the Truth about Racism
Many American films about the pre-Civil Rights era depict black Americans as noble and long-suffering with whites equally one-dimensional: either … Continue reading 42 and the Truth about Racism
Why Mandela Still Matters
Along with most of you readers out there, I was saddened to read the headlines today about the death of … Continue reading Why Mandela Still Matters
