Month: April 2017

Fighting for Space in the City: The Commuter’s Pains and Little Glories

April 27, 2017

I live in a world where it is normal to breathe in all the people who happen to be headed the same direction as I am on my way to work. For an hour, I am pressed against strangers. Arms I don’t know rest on my head to hang on to the pole that steadies … More Fighting for Space in the City: The Commuter’s Pains and Little Glories

An American Rundown on the French Election

April 24, 2017

For Americans who just heard about the election oh, this week, or are a little confused on socialism, 11 candidates in the first round of elections, and what “FN” or “centrist” means in a French context: I’m here to share my experience. (Note: this is a superficial overview and based on my own understanding; I invite you to learn more on your own from more reputable sources.) … More An American Rundown on the French Election