Forget Red vs Blue; Who We Are Really Up Against
Politics is a word that carries a lot of weight. When I hear it, I think of the word ‘division’. After the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, some might think ‘violence’. In light of Jimmy…
Government Cuts to Cancer Research Should Concern Us All
Two years ago, I received the unsettling news that my DNA harbors a genetic variant that highly increases my risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. To address the increased risk of breast cancer, my…
I’m from Hong Kong. Nothing Prepared Me for the Reality of Xenophobia in the US.
Born and raised in Hong Kong, I grew up in a vibrant metropolis renowned for its internationality; I attended high school with classmates from 14 countries, a perfect example of the melting pot that Hong…
I'm a Teenage Boy: Let's Talk About Male Loneliness
Male loneliness and disengagement are quietly becoming the most pressing social issues in modern American society, particularly in young men aged 15 to 29. As a young man myself, I have seen firsthand how prevalent…
Thoughts on fighting disagreeable speech in the disinformation age
We are currently at an inflection point, with a nation on the precipice. In moments of national crisis, presidential administrations often soothe a restless population with aspirational rhetoric. Lyndon B. Johnson said in his 1968 address to…
Healthcare Workers - Urge Congress to Extend ACA Tax Cuts for Insured
There’s a significant adjustment on the horizon in health care, and it could hit your pocketbook hard. On November 1st, when insurers release their premiums for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, many…
Kaporos: Rethinking Repentance on This Jewish Holiday
The night before Yom Kippur, I drove through quiet Brooklyn streets. The towers of plastic crates packed with chickens looked out of place behind a children’s school bus. The birds had no food or water,…
Let’s Get America Moving Again
In Washington, it’s rare to see a bill that has the potential to jumpstart our economy, strengthen energy independence, and restore faith in government all at once. The Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED)…
A Note About An Appalling Insanity Regarding Nicotine Products
The Department of Justice and the FDA, now under President Trump’s administration, have initiated a sweeping campaign of raids across the nation—seizing millions of dollars’ worth of nicotine products. Many of these are from American…