I Want to Burn the System to the Ground. But I Also Work Inside It

I was raised in a New York City bedroom community. We were liberal — pro-choice, pro-gay…

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The Following Things Should Be Virtual Forever

The Democratic National Convention is just one example of things better experienced at a remove. There’s no…

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Why We Can’t Sleep

Who can sleep during all of this? I’ve always had issues with sleep: One of my…

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I 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…

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What 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…

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America Has Never Taken Its Preemie Crisis Seriously

It’s been 10 years since my daughter was born. That was the best and worst day…

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‘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…

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The 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…

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The 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…

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The Google Employee Who’s Fleeing Silicon Valley

I moved to the Bay three years ago for the tech industry. I wanted to be…

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Donald 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…

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Proud 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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