In America, a teenage revolt against lax gun laws
In the U.S., reactions to school shootings tend to follow a numbingly similar pattern: grief, outrage and unfulfilled calls for gun reform. This time, things are different.
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My path from the Bronx to boarding school
My parents came to the United States from Mexico, and I grew up in the Bronx. They have sacrificed so much for me — a burden I need to learn to live with.
Read moreImmigration: “I’m proud of my tan skin.”
I’m the daughter of Mexicans and proud of my heritage and tan skin. But it’s not always easy being the daughter of undocumented immigrants in America.
Read moreGuns in America: Students are shifting the debate
Impassioned students are leading the charge for stricter gun controls in the U.S. But they face entrenched opponents and a deep cultural attachment to firearms.
Read moreThe magnetism of my unheralded hometown, Cleveland
Many Americans make fun of my hometown city, Cleveland. But people keep moving back, attracted by its affordability and quality of life. Watch out, New York and Chicago!
Read moreLike Goldilocks, so inflation: A bit can be just right
Think of inflation the way you think of Goldilocks and the three bears: too much or too little is a problem. Just a bit can be just right.
Read moreLost in translation: Feminism in France versus the U.S.
When Catherine Deneuve and 99 other women criticized the #MeToo movement, I was perplexed. Does feminism mean different things on different sides of the Atlantic?
Read moreReflections of a Muslim in America
I’ve always felt secure in my identity as an American. Now, with Donald Trump in the White House and rising distrust of Muslims, I feel fear where once I felt certainty.
Read moreLightening the load for a U.S. city’s garbage lifters
Casey Konermann has seen a lot during his 11 years collecting garbage. Now, his U.S. city is modernizing — not only for the sake of efficiency but for safety.
Read moreWomen’s March 2018: Above my expectations
I went to the Women’s March last Saturday and didn’t expect it to be a success. Surprised by the turnout and diversity of the demonstrators, I decided to document the event.
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