Costa Rica is being taken over by developers, capitalists, tourists, and expats. I spent the summer there working for a … Continue reading Exporting Gentrification and Development to Costa Rica (Part 1)
I took these photographs on April 5th, a nation-wide day of action to stop these senseless and unjust immigration policies … Continue reading Migration is Beautiful
I started to work at an undisclosed bookstore for the winter season. The first pay check I received was for … Continue reading What I Learned from Working at a Minimum Wage Job
English Seminar Class Ninety-seven percent of the students in this class are White-American. They are in this GATE class (Gifted … Continue reading Lost in Expectations
Superman! I am Superman! Watch me Ma’! The little boy shouted over the blaring TV as Superman flew across the … Continue reading Green Cat Liquors Series – Part IV
I heard a knock on the door. Mamá had left to go to the liquor store, so I opened the … Continue reading Green Cat Liquors Series: Part III
Poverty Defined as the state of being poor To lack . There are those who will define it: To lack … Continue reading POVERTY
The sweetness of the guayaba has been muted by the hissing of the cobra La dulsura de la guayaba á … Continue reading Invasion / Invasión
The following spoken word piece was inspired by a student who once asked me, “Why do we have to learn this?” … Continue reading A Biological Experiment of Injustice
A Frida Kahlo poster sits in the back corner of the classroom Her eyes staring at children lost confused A … Continue reading Democracy and Education Matter
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