2016 elections

Nov 8, 20203 min read

Shyamala's Daughter, India's Granddaughter. Madam Vice President-Elect.

“And one day, like a miracle, he’ll be gone.” This was my favorite yard sign during the months leading up to the 2020 presidential...

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Sep 12, 201711 min read

"The Golden House" by Salman Rushdie

Mysterious pasts, transformed identities, new beginnings, organized crime, shocking elections, improbable heads of state, conspiracy,...

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Apr 8, 20171 min read

"Gratitude Journal"

To those who sat out this election, thank you. Thank you for your apathy. Thank you for your self-absorption. Thank you for not getting...

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Apr 8, 20171 min read

Nasty Women Vote (but apparently it wasn't enough)

5:30 AM Time to get up. Took a shower and dressed Packed two lunches For her and her son. 615 AM Wake up, Mijo Time to get ready for...

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Apr 8, 20173 min read

Triptych for Tarif (pre-election 2016)

Part I. He went to Dubai on a business trip from the US where he lived, and took a few days to visit his mother in Saudi Arabia. When he...

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