My father and mother crossed paths during the winter of 1976. Remarkable images illustrate their youthful and carefree spirits, reminiscent of any typical high school couple on a Friday night rendezvous. At that time, they were not yet laden with the responsibilities and demands of parenthood, and the smiles on their faces radiated sheer happiness. …
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. possesses a distinct and unique voice that has been affected by spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological condition that causes involuntary spasms in the larynx. Despite the crackling, scratchy quality of his voice, Kennedy remains an influential figure and a prominent member of the Kennedy family. During our conversation in his suite at …
Yoslin Amaya, a hardworking mother of two, has faced numerous challenges while pursuing her education. Working a night shift as a janitor and living with her in-laws, she would come home exhausted to work on her assignments late into the night. Her dream was to make a difference in politics and be an advocate for …
The past few months have been bleak for many Arabs as they witness the restoration of old, authoritarian regimes in a region that was once full of hope. The end of the Arab Spring has been predicted many times before, and it seems that the last remnants of hope have been crushed. Tunisia, which started …