Author: storiesinamerica

Iraq’s Women Suffer Under Occupation

On the way to the gym last night, I heard a chilling NPR report about honor killings in Iraq. I left class early because I couldn’t concentrate. I kept hearing Rumsfeld’s ridiculous comments about the press ignoring...

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Undercovered News of the Week

In addition to working on my book about the “red state” media creation, I’m blogging about issues and stories that don’t receive the attention they deserve, with an emphasis on women’s...

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Working Three Jobs in South Texas

I recently returned from a six-month road trip through the so-called “red states,” where I interviewed hundreds of people about politics and why they vote the way they do. I’m in the process of transcribing my...

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