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Oct. 11, 2023 : Tampa, FL — On June 1, Diego Dulanto Falcon, a 23-year-old immigration rights advocate, grabbed his Peruvian flag and spent the afternoon on the steamy pavements of Al Lopez Park in Tampa, Florida. Falcon, a DACA recipient protected from deportation by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, joined other Latinos in peacefully protesting against Senate Bill 1718, the state’s newest anti-immigration law. Despite Falcon’s best efforts and those of local immigrant rights groups such as WeCount! and

Nov. 6, 2022 – Racine, Wisconsin : An abandoned storefront has turned into an advertising spot for Republican candidates. Photo by Tatiana Ramirez.

Feb. 14, 2024 : New York, NY — It’s not a surprise that Madame Web is arguably the worst Spider-Man movie to date. Since its release on Valentine’s Day, the movie has earned a glut of negative reviews, from film critics on Rotten Tomatoes to comic book fans on Letterboxd. It tirelessly tries to copy the campy style of Sam Raimi, the director behind the early-aughts Spider-Man trilogy, by awkwardly mimicking Raimi’s unusual shot angles and swift camera movements.

Feb. 3, 2024 : Scottish Highlands, Scotland — Another day, another slay at Alan Cumming’s lavish Scottish Castle. The Faithfuls finally banish a Traitor – thanks to Pilot Pete and Bergielious. Who would have thought male contestants from a dating show have brains and beauty!

Jan. 26, 2024 : Los Angeles, CA -- ‘Kendom’ has officially reached the Academy Awards. On Tuesday morning, fans were stunned to learn that Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig failed to receive an Oscar nomination for their work in Barbie. For Ryan Gosling, who played an incompetent version of Ken that introduced patriarchy to a world run by successful women, received two nominations – ‘Best Actor in a Supporting Role’ and ‘Best Original Song’.

May 9, 2024 : Jersey City, NJ –– At her Freshmen Orientation at Edward H. White High School in North Florida, Phaith Montoya got caught admiring photos of past winners from the school’s beauty pageant. A long hallway of portrait photographs of dolled-up teenage girls in Miss Universe-esque dresses showing off a sparkly diamond tiara and a navy-colored sash with silver lettering that shows off their new title, “Miss Edward H. White.” Montoya entered a deep trance as she marveled at the girls beaming with absolute joy.

Feb. 19, 2024 : Miami, FL –– Santina Rizzi decided not to follow her immigrant parents’ aspirations of pursuing an “all-American” career, instead, she is creating original content for Dr. Miami’s latest collaboration – giving a BBL to the internet’s beloved Duolingo bird. We catch up with Gen-Z's favorite social media manager.

May 12th, 2023 : Flushing, Queens -- I can still feel the swift breeze of the warm summer wind brush against my legs and I’m suddenly met with a bright hue of cerulean blue. A flash of the most perfect shade of bright green begins to fill the horizon in front of me. My long dark chocolate hair floats in the wind for a quick second as I experience what feels to be zero gravity.

Oct. 11, 2023 : Tampa, FL — On June 1, Diego Dulanto Falcon, a 23-year-old immigration rights advocate, grabbed his Peruvian flag and spent the afternoon on the steamy pavements of Al Lopez Park in Tampa, Florida. Falcon, a DACA recipient protected from deportation by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, joined other Latinos in peacefully protesting against Senate Bill 1718, the state’s newest anti-immigration law. Despite Falcon’s best efforts and those of local immigrant rights groups such as WeCount! and

Oct. 18, 2022 : Washington, D.C. -- For Democrats, President Biden’s plan to cancel student loan debt is a win to better the lives of millions of Americans. For Republicans, the plan is setting White Americans up to pay taxes on things that are non-beneficial to their personal lives. Ever since President Biden was elected into office, millions of Americans have eagerly waited for his promise of student loan forgiveness to be fulfilled. Due to the severity of loan repayment adding financial stress to most Americans, Biden addressed that student loan debt was on his “top five issues list” and made plans to get at least $10,000 erased from borrower accounts.

Sep. 20, 2022 : Union Square, Manhattan — “It’s all about letting your voice be heard at the voting booth,” says Ashley Williams, a staff member for the NYC Mayor's Public Engagement Unit. “It’s about letting your ‘why’ be answered when you decide on who to vote for.” On a Tuesday afternoon in Union Square Park, the NYC Civil Engagement Commission and the NYC Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit unified to fight against voter suppression before the upcoming midterm elections.

Dec. 12, 2022 : New York, NY — “When a baby is born, they're born grieving, and it shows how powerful and prevalent trauma is”, says Celeste Dayrider, a 23-year-old living in Canada. “Even in newborns, who are very much fresh and new to this world, they can feel the trauma from their mothers when they are grown in the womb.”

Nov. 1, 2024 : Queens, NY — “You had two children in less than a year?” My mother would hear this puzzled comment for the rest of her life, but after tirelessly trying for 5 years, she didn't mind it. At 34 years old, her prayers were finally answered and she got pregnant with her first child. Three months after I was born in November, she got pregnant once again, this time she was having a boy.