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If You Care About Your Right to Vote

May 10, 202102 min read
If You Care About Your Right to Vote
My first time voting was the 2016 presidential election. I still remember how proud and empowered I felt placing my ballot into the drop box here in Oregon, where we have widespread vote-by-mail. My family are immigrants from Oaxaca, Mexico, and having the right to vote is cherished in immigrant communities — especially since a […]

Thank A Teacher Today

May 3, 202102 min read
Thank A Teacher Today
May is Teacher Appreciation Month, and after all the sacrifices and ever-evolving adjustments teachers have made to ensure their students keep learning during the pandemic, I hope everyone will take a moment to reflect and say thank you.  If there’s an educator you want to acknowledge, write a short thank you note with this form and Stand […]

Continuous Struggle

Jan 17, 202103 min read
Continuous Struggle
It’s hard not to feel exhausted right now. All of us are nearly two years into this seemingly endless pandemic, which has not only taken the lives of more than 840,000 Americans but has also exposed the undeniable racial and economic inequalities that riddle our society. I understand if you’re tired — if you want […]