“Don’t let your upbringing, your surroundings, whatever situation you are living in, don’t let those stop you from being the greatest you that you can be.”
– Aquaria
Articles on Home & Living Situations
Where we live or call home is important to growth and identity. Understanding the dynamics of different living situations can help us understand and relate to others.
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Private Immigration Detention Centers and Their Impact in Nevada
People being detained by ICE around the country are largely ending up in privately-operated detention centers, where rampant abuses are being reported. And Southern Nevada is no stranger to this practice, with its own detention facility just an hour outside of Vegas.
Native Diaspora: Weaving People Together Through Storytelling, Art, and Culture
After moving back to Hawai’i, Kalani Garcia began a journey to reject what colonization has passed down to her, and started a movement called Native Diaspora.
ICE Raids and Fear – Impacts on the Undocumented Community
As the Trump Administration ramps up anti-immigration efforts, protecting immigrants and undocumented people has become a focal point of community organizing efforts.
Interconnections Between the LA Fires, Capitalism, Colonization, and the Climate Crisis
Barely a week into 2025, and the chickens have loudly come home to roost. The interconnections between everything happening are all but screaming in our faces right now.
‘My Mom Has Breast Cancer’
‘My mom has breast cancer.’ Writing those words pulls me back to the moment I thought them back in May. It’s hard to believe it’s already been almost six months.
Israel’s Genocide in Gaza – 10 Months of Hell and Inhumanity, Part 2: Devastation and War Crimes
In part two of this series covering the past 10 months of genocide in Gaza, I discuss the devastation and war crimes Israel has committed.
Israel’s Genocide in Gaza – 10 Months of Hell and Inhumanity, Part 1: Death Toll
For 10 months, we’ve witnessed the worst of humanity through Israel’s genocide in Gaza. This article touches on a facet of the ongoing war and increasing death toll.
Military Members During the Holidays
During the holidays friends and family come together to celebrate. Sadly, many military members tend to miss out on this during the holidays.
Opting Out of Christmas 2.0 – No Christmas As Usual
Tomorrow is Christmas. But, the joy of the holiday season I once felt isn’t there anymore, for several reasons. So I’m opting out of it, again.