PERSPECTIVES

Peace Through the Millennia: How Mahatma Gandhi Became a Role Model for Nonviolent Movements

I’m a South Asian, an Indian American to be exact. While I was born in…

Hasan Minhaj’s ‘Off With His Head’ is a Bold Comeback That Grapples With the Pressures of Reinvention

In his latest Netflix special, “Off With His Head,” Hasan Minhaj returns to the stage…

The Gaza Backlash: How Democrats Flung the Door Open for the Return of Trump

The election results are in, and they’ve delivered a wake-up call to the Democratic Party.…

Envisioning America of My Dreams: What Diversity at Kamala Harris’ Wisconsin Rally Meant for Me

While walking back towards our car from the Vice President Kamala Harris’s rally in Green…

Election Day: I Hope Gen Z Will Come Out Full Steam to Vote for Kamala Harris and Help Make History

The 2024 U.S. elections represent a pivotal moment for the nation, with an outcome that…

An ‘Indian-American’ Paradox: World’s Two Proudest Democracies are Also the Most Systematically Flawed

On the surface, it seems that an Indian American should by all means be proud…

American Healthcare System is Guilty of Murder. Future Can Be Different Under ‘President’ Kamala Harris

“I let my healthcare go because of the cost,” explains Amanda A., a 43-year-old single…

Where Are the Magic Words: Is Saying ‘Trick-or-Treat’ a Lost Etiquette? 

What is up with kids not saying “Trick-or-treat” anymore? They show up at your door,…

The Anatomy of Hypocrisy: ‘What Part of Illegal’ Don’t You Understand?’

There are many self-respecting Americans who support President Trump’s aggressive agenda to clean up the…

An Open Letter to Arab and Muslim Americans: Trump Will Intensify Gaza Grief, Not Relieve It

Dear Arab and Muslim Brothers and Sisters, and People of Conscience Demanding Peace, Netanyahu is…

‘Do Patti’: A Diwali Reminder of Resilience, Abuse, and the Strength of Women

Diwali is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil, where households welcome Goddess…

How a Kamala Harris Presidency Would Empower South Asian American Girls Like Ourselves

Kamala Harris’ presidency represents a transformative moment for young girls, particularly those from underrepresented communities,…