Cleanliness Is A Cultural Construct
How often should you shower? If you ask my English Mom’s side of the family, twice a day is reasonable.…
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Music Of My Adolescence
On long family road trips, my brothers enjoyed watching movies on their portable DVD player. But I was listening to…
Learning Different Is Not A Disability
If a kid spaces out or doesn’t complete all of his work, does that mean they have a learning disability?…
Attending Catholic School As A Non-Catholic
For nine years, I went to a small Catholic school in San Francisco. I got a lot out of my…
What It’s Like To Have Obamacare
I get angry when politicians talk about the Affordable Care Act like it’s the death of the American dream. Because…
Online Sexual Harrasment
Sexual harassment can irreversibly damage someone’s life, and that it doesn’t just happen on the street or behind closed doors.
Taking Control Of My Education
Most adults couldn’t understand why I’d give up on my high school education.
Graduating From UC Against The Odds
Walking across that stage represented more than just completing my degree. For me, it was symbolic.
Life After The Loss of A Classmate
It’s easy to not notice people, but that can change when someone at your school takes their life.