This Palestinian American's debut novel may not be political — but her existence is

This Palestinian American's debut novel may n...

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How the internet got gentrified

We all know what gentrification looks like IRL — boxy, corporate-owned apartment complexes, places to get a quick bowl for lunch, streets that are dubbed "cleaner" and "safer" (even at the expense of the people who used to live there). But what does gentrification look like onlin ...  Show more

Remembering Jesse Jackson

The late Reverend Jesse Jackson was — and still is — a revered civil rights activist, political trailblazer, and pop culture icon. For his critics, he was also villainized, or at the very least, a punchline. As Jackson's home going ceremony continues, we take some time to remembe ...  Show more

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