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The Case Against Cisco: The Imperative of Outlawing Caste Discrimination in the United States

On July 30, 2020, a lawsuit was filed against Silicon Valley tech giant Cisco by…

How My Colleagues and I are Advancing Policies that Put Voters First and Make Sure Every Vote Counts

Nearly 30 states, including my home state of Michigan, enacted legislation to strengthen our democracy…

Writing About My Indian American identity has Been a Cathartic Experience

A lot of people believe that the Civil Rights Movement only benefited African Americans. However,…

Back to the Poetic Future: Rabindranath Tagore’s Ode to Love a Century Ahead

About a century ago, Rabindranath Tagore visited Shanghai where he was hosted by a young…

Biden and India: The American President Will Have to be Strategic in How He Effectively Manages Modi

The Biden administration, still in its infancy, has already had to deal with its first…

The Arrest of Activist Disha Ravi and Attack on Forces of Resistance Will Not Deter GenZ

In an era of evolving forms of protest and action, a 21 year old woman,…

Rappin’ South Asians: Discover How Hip-Hop Shapes Our Life Experiences and Even Our Career Paths

Remember AOL instant messenger? It was a playground for teenagers. Social media before smartphones existed.…

Netflix’s ‘The Big Day’ is Unnuanced and Utterly Superfluous Portrayal of Rich Indians

Watching Netflix and Conde Nast’s docuseries, “The Big Day” directed by Ashish Sawhay, Akriti Mehta…

What Happens When a Socially Conscientious Citizen Loses Her Glasses

I’ve had perfect 20-20 vision my entire life. I was one of those annoying people…

COVID-19 and Political Turmoil are Wreaking Havoc on America’s Sense of Global Citizenship

It’s no secret Americans aren’t model global citizens. The globalization of Western culture has meant…

Affinity Spaces: Exploring Ways to Fit into the Conversation as a Biracial Teen

I’m a half Jewish-American, half Indian-American 13-year-old boy growing up in New York City.  Last…

South Asian American Youth Need to Express Themselves Openly and Creatively

The stories of South Asian youth living in America are often not considered a part…