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Perspectives

Shut up and Drive

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I absolutely love driving on PCH, windows down, music blasting. It is a completely blissful and reflective experience for me. And what I mean by driving down PCH is sitting in the passenger seat while on PCH. It’s a running joke with my family and friends that I like to be “chauffeured around.” I hate driving; I don’t deny it, and I am grateful to my drivers. Think of … [Read more...] about Shut up and Drive

Make Waves with Your Vote on Election Day

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Art by Sacha Irick Lil Jon, First Lady Michelle Obama, Fred Armisen and more have spoken up about spreading excitement for the Nov. 4 midterm elections. Midterm elections are right around the corner, but what are they exactly? From deduction, one could guess they are elections in the middle of a president’s term, which is correct, but there is more. Although presidential … [Read more...] about Make Waves with Your Vote on Election Day

Kurdish Warrior Women Confront the Islamic State

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Art by Sacha IrickTheir culture is one that most Westerners perceive as valuing conservative, subordinate women. While this may be true of many places in the Middle East, Kurdish women have forged beyond boundaries placed on their gender. These modern-day Joans of Arc are reshaping Middle Eastern culture through their resistance to the rampant destruction by the militants of … [Read more...] about Kurdish Warrior Women Confront the Islamic State

Venezuelan Political Prisoners Face Unjust Trials

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Art by Sacha Irick Leopoldo Lopez sent his daughter a message from his military prison cell on Sept. 19. The message was later shared by his wife on his Facebook account: “Today, my dear Manuela turns 5. I was able to see her, and for her birthday she asked me to carry her up to Avila [National Park in Venezuela], like we used to. I promised I would take her soon.” Lopez … [Read more...] about Venezuelan Political Prisoners Face Unjust Trials