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LGBTQ+May 4, 2026

HRC Equality in Action: What I Learned by Showing Up

I flew to DC for HRC Equality in Action expecting panels. I came home with new friends, an award I did not see coming, and a clearer view of the work ahead. 5 min read

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A Good City Is Not Enough

A year in Columbus, Ohio showed me the difference between a place working on paper and a place working for you. 7 min read

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TechnologyMar 5, 2026

AI Is Not Making You More Productive. Yet.

The on-the-ground feedback from people using AI does not match the hype. History tells us why. 6 min read

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HistoryMar 4, 2026

How Iran Got Here

The unrest in Iran traces back to a 1953 CIA coup, British oil greed, and seven decades of consequences the Iranian people never asked for. 7 min read

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You Can't Just Be Yourself

The advice to be yourself assumes a fixed self exists and distinction is optional. Both are wrong. 5 min read

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We're All Staying on Social Media in 2026 and Here's Why

Logging off is a luxury. For many, being online is not vanity. It is economic, social, and civic survival. 4 min read

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LGBTQ+Jul 22, 2025

When Pride Becomes Performance: My Complex Feelings About the Gay Community

Why being lectured about Pride history by the same people who have consistently marginalized you feels particularly hollow. 6 min read

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TechnologyMar 22, 2025

Quantum Computing: How Your Passwords Became Obsolete Overnight

Quantum computing promises incredible power but might destroy the digital security we depend on. Here's how this tech works and why you should pay attention. 5 min read

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My Own Naw Ruz: Finding Growth in New Beginnings

This Naw Ruz marks more than spring, it marks a fresh start, reclaiming myself after years of feeling paused. 4 min read

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PoliticsNov 25, 2024

Immigration: The Truth Behind the Divide

A balanced look at the immigration debate, exploring its history, economic implications, and modern challenges. 8 min read

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