PERSPECTIVES

The Youth of America Must Rally to Uphold the Progressive Legacy of the Notorious RBG

Upon hearing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing, I was utterly devastated. During her 27 years…

All in it Together: Our Love of Political Engagement Made Us an Unusual South Asian American Family

One of my earliest memories of American politics was, ironically, not in America. We were…

Indian Americans Must Not Vote for the Democratic Party Just Because of the Color of Their Skin

This is a fascinating topic for us to explore. Being a second generation American, born…

Replacing Ruth: The Real Life Implications of Who Succeeds RBG and Who Wins the White House

Be scared! Be very, very scared if you are a woman, especially if you are…

Rani of Jhansi v. Army of Shiva: Bollywood Appears to Have Become Politicized with a Vengeance

“I am a warrior. I can allow my head to be severed but won’t bow…

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has Been a Mentor and Friend for Over 25 Years. May She Rest in Peace

We didn’t hit it off right away. When she was a judge on the D.C.…

There are Artists, Activists and Architects of Our Collective Imagination Among Us

Dipankar talks to me on zoom from an artist retreat in Ely, Minnesota, with winds…

Swami Agnivesh Was One of The Only Hindu Religious Leaders Who Took a Brave Stand Against Hindutva

I first met Swami Agnivesh three years ago at his office in Delhi. I bent…

Berkeley is Set to Name a Street After Kala Bagai a Century After it Drove Her Out. This is her Story

My name is Rani Bagai, and I am the granddaughter of the late Kala Bagai.…

What Makes Kamala Harris’ Candidacy So Cool is the Degree of Inscrutability Around It

“Do you feel proud?” A friend asked me, alluding to my South Asian identity, when…

How President Trump Created the American Pandemic and Ruined My Wedding

As every Desi knows, there are only two noteworthy phases of a person’s life. The…

The Black Square Syndrome: Are You Doing More Harm Than Good with Social Media Activism?

As seen with trends such as the Black Square on #blackouttuesday and the constant reposting…