Exes, Shared Parenting, and Life After Breakups in North America
Many people carry the echo of an old relationship into their present life. Breakups leave reminders everywhere, from social media posts to…
Joseph Brodsky at Morton Street: Death, Legends, and Legacy
Nearly three decades ago, in 1996, the Russian poet Joseph Brodsky died in his New York apartment on Morton Street. The moment lands hard, a…
Gaza War, West Bank Realities and International Responses
As was hardly surprising, after almost erasing Gaza from the map, the Zionist state presses on in the West Bank with a campaign cited by…
La realidad como espectáculo: política y conflicto mediático
En la era de cámaras que parecen no descansar, la gente actúa ante la lente incluso cuando intenta evitar la atención. Cada instante podría…
Nods, Night, and Diplomacy: A Madrid Speech
Several ambassadors gathered in Madrid for the annual convention of Spain’s diplomats abroad. The event took place in a grand hall…
Rethinking Migration: Human Dignity and Local Policy
Public debates about immigration, migrants, and the arrival of unfamiliar faces in city life often feel hollow when viewed through a single…
Franco’s Aftermath and Western Polarization in Politics
Regional leaders of the Spanish Socialist Party step back from key posts, and the attorney general could end up a casualty of Pedro…
Nostalgia vs Technology: A Grandmother’s Perspective on Modern Life
Take a quick look around and one notices, with a stubborn thread of nostalgia, how many old utensils have vanished or been swapped for the…
Zoomers, Work and Daily Realities in North America
A viral video shows a young woman crying about injustice in a world that feels harsh and unfair. The clip spread across social networks and…
Eight Decades After Auschwitz: Memory, Antisemitism, and Public Debate
On the solemn anniversary marking eight decades since Auschwitz’s liberation, the ceremony still cannot quiet the wave of antisemitism that…