After a near cancellation a few weeks ago, a federal judge has decided that New Yorkers will have the chance to make our voices heard in the presidential primary. Previous primary dropout, including Bernie Sanders, will be on the ballot in June. None of candidates will be able to gain enough delegates to put them […]
QC Voices 18-19
The Art of 消夜 or the Late Night Supper
Health experts will berate you for eating after eight pm. They will warn you that the ramifications include but are not limited to weight gain, irregular eating habits, and a disturbed circadian rhythm. This may all be true, but there are few pleasures and one of them is the late-night supper or more accurately termed […]
Viral Memes in a Time of Quarantine
Over the past three weeks I’ve used memes like an optic salve. Sometimes they soothe, inducing laughter, bringing a necessary emotional release. Other times memes deliver a brief sting—the truth buried within their healing properties can go deep. During this quarantime, I am grateful for the selective surroundings I’ve curated on my social media. I see friends uplifting the voices of immunocompromised folks who have been organizing mutual […]
An Open Letter to Moderate Republicans
Dear “moderate” Republicans asking for a “moderate” Democratic nominee, You had your chance. Four years ago. You blew it. It’s not up to Democratic voters to make sure that you have someone to vote for in November. If you really are a “Never Trump”-er then you’ll vote for the Democratic nominee no matter what. […]
Attempting to Explain Idleness
“Perhaps, most simply, idleness is reserved contemplation through the tranquilizing of productive and unproductive time.” I am productive. I like to think so. I must be working toward something, or I will feel defective. Rather, I must be validated by a finished-product, the thought of incompletion knots under my skin. I have this recurring dream […]
Uneasy is the Head That Wears a Crown — The Eldest Daughter Struggle
My mother had surgery last week. Bedrest, heavy medication, the works. The weight of being the oldest, the second in command, is always on my shoulders. It’s a comfort and a burden all the same, and I have never felt it so acutely weighing down on me than I have in the past few weeks. […]
In Search of a Healthy Digital Self
Have you ever taken a break from social media and thought, this is really good for my mental health? How often do you ask yourself why it feels good to stay away? Whether it’s a year, a month, a week or 24 hours, an intentional break from social media can feel like a breath of […]
Steps to Becoming Eco-Conscious
One question that I get very often is: “What can I do to help the environment?” And although it’s actually a vague question, I do have some answers for you. But first, a few things to know about me: I am very, very passionate about the environmental work that I do. Environmentalism encompasses both my […]
I’m tired. Are you?
I love discussing politics. I enjoy the back and forth of debate and hearing other perspectives on issues. I also love to yell at people and tell them that they’re wrong. (Sorry, Dad.) Being informed and having an opinion is something that’s important to me. But when I sat down to work on my next […]
Critical Corporations: The Dungeons and Dragons Renaissance and Corporate Sponsorship
For the last four years I was a barista at Starbucks. One of the first things I did in my time there was tell a lie. Well, sort of. On the interview, when the manager asked about my availability, I told him I would be unable to work Sundays. He said that was unusual and […]