In a video that recently went viral on Twitter, the senior Democratic senator from California, Dianne Feinstein, was seen meeting with a group of children from the Sunrise Movement, a youth political action organization that advocates for climate change reform. The group went to Feinstein’s office asking her to vote yes on the Green New Deal, … Read more
Most of us fail to recognize the face on our plate. When we salivate over “chicken wings,” we do not associate our meal with what was once a living chicken. And this disconnect is critical: Acknowledging the face on one’s plate might mean acknowledging the cruel reality of the animal agriculture industry behind it. While … Read more
One shimmering foot in front of the other, she fluttered onto the stage. She was donned in yellow like the life-giving sun, but her shoes … they were breathtaking! Oh yes, we liked those Balenciagas — you know, the ones that look like socks. On December 19, 2018, Michelle Obama set out on the Brooklyn … Read more
Amidst ongoing debates about the legalization of cannabis, a growing number of medical experts and activists seem to think that Americans might have an appetite for overhauling other drug-related restrictions. This past November, Oregon’s attorney general approved language for a ballot initiative that could legalize medicinal psilocybin, a psychedelic drug derived from “magic mushrooms.” The … Read more
Right after celebrating the start of 2019, my family gathers around the dinner table to sample a surprising foodstuff: cricket chips. My mom reluctantly takes one. My dad takes one, then a few more. He proclaims them worse than tortilla chips but still worth eating. My brother refuses my offer and trumpets his disgust at … Read more
A snowy day in Dublin. Noah is a staff writer for the HPR and a junior at Harvard College, where he studies History and Literature. This is the second installation of a series of book reviews he will be publishing. The Review: This famous story reminds me of Instagram. I love Instagram. I think it’s … Read more
The Power of a Love Story When the motor failed on the fragile dinghy carrying Sarah Ezzat Mardini, her sister, and 18 other asylum-seekers, Mardini jumped into the Aegean Sea. For more than three hours she swam, guiding the boat toward Greece’s shoreline. In Candace Breitz’ video installation Love Story, currently on display at Boston’s Museum … Read more
At first glance, my Instagram account and Lee Tilghman’s are not all that different. We’re both amateur chefs. We both like to write about our travels. We like to eat new foods and try new products. But while I share my posts with around 500 followers, mostly friends and family, Lee has an ever-growing audience … Read more
Thursday nights are a time for celebration in Jordan, as people across the country celebrate the end of the workweek. Their cars blare music, but the beats and lyrics largely sound the same, blending together into a sea of generic pop songs. The streets are devoid of art, instead littered with billboards and unadorned concrete. … Read more
New York City at night. Noah is a staff writer for the HPR and a junior at Harvard College, where he studies History and Literature. This is the first installation of a series of book reviews he will be publishing. The Review: The first thing you might think when you read 10:04 is: “I friggin’ … Read more