Recently, our nation has seen an uprising of activism by young people like me. There has been a lot of talk about this generation
Category: Youth issues
Moonlight: Powerful, quiet, heartbreaking movie
The newly released movie Moonlight is a very quiet film with a powerful impact. It’s absorbing, thought-provoking and emotionally exhausting, with performances that are
When hate hits home: A Muslim-American’s story
“Al-lah, Al-lah!” Go home, you filthy terrorist!” At least, those were the words I think I heard. To be honest, I sort of shut
Creating ourselves through self-destruction: A teenager’s view
Whether or not you’d like to admit, all of us are highly destructive. We destroy. That’s what we, as humans do. It’s what we’re
Prejudice on campus: Are you listening, administrators?
I recently wrote an article about microaggressions, after helping to organize a movement on St. Louis’ Webster University campus, to try to address systemic
Donald Trump: Just another vagina demagogue
I’m way past the age when worrying about menstruation is a big part of life. But I’ll never be too old to be outraged
President Obama should apologize for using the T-word
President Obama has repeatedly exhibited key characteristics of a strong leader. He is decisive when necessary; reflective when appropriate, and clear in his vision
A young activist just made my Election Day
Standing in the rain outside a polling place today, touting my spouse/candidate for U.S. Congress–Arthur Lieber– I struck up a conversation with a young
Overheard in the halls of my high school: The LGBT struggle is far from over
In light of recent successes in passing marriage equality bills, the movement for equality seems to be slowing down. Under the misperception that everyone
Graduation rules for girls: Another reason for feminist outrage
I was walking down the hallway of my high school, casually reading the instruction sheet for my upcoming graduation when something stopped me in