I was raised in a New York City bedroom community. We were liberal — pro-choice, pro-gay…
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The Democratic National Convention is just one example of things better experienced at a remove. There’s no…
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Continue ReadingI Was Told: Just Keep Your Mouth Shut
I’m half-Italian, half-Puerto Rican. My mom’s from Puerto Rico, my dad was from New Jersey. Both…
Continue ReadingWhat I Learned While Looking for Love at Democratic Campaign Stops
The conventions were supposed to be my deadline for finding a boyfriend/ Last summer, back in the…
Continue ReadingAmerica Has Never Taken Its Preemie Crisis Seriously
It’s been 10 years since my daughter was born. That was the best and worst day…
Continue Reading‘We Know That All Schools and Pathways Are Not Created Equal in Our Country’
Since childhood, I’ve been drawn to leadership roles and public service. My first job after college…
Continue ReadingThe 3D-Printed Gun Isn’t Coming. It’s Already Here
All you need is a blueprint, a polymer, a printer, and a knowledge of government regulations—so…
Continue ReadingThe Great Gen X vs. Boomer Debate Comes for Kamala
Boomers have dominated American politics for more than three decades, and that’s not about to change. Kamala…
Continue ReadingThe Google Employee Who’s Fleeing Silicon Valley
I moved to the Bay three years ago for the tech industry. I wanted to be…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump Would Rather Burn the Whole Country Down Than Lose
What’s worse than Trump when he’s winning? Trump when he’s not. If you’ve ever divorced Donald…
Continue ReadingProud That Your Daughter Bailed on Pink Princess Dresses? Maybe Don’t Be
A six-year-old girl declaring her hatred of pink has basically internalized sexism. “I don’t like princesses,” my…
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