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Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales
Read more: Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales“Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring” is a refreshing take on Christmas tales, filled with suspense, adventure, and valuable life lessons. Set during a frosty Massachusetts winter, it follows the journey of a brave nine-year-old, Isla, who faces her biggest fear – her stepmom. Along the way, Isla and her family learn to let go of long-held…
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Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s Eyes
Read more: Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s EyesThus Far: An Overview On October 7, 2023, an act of violence broke through our subconscious and enlightened most to see something that has been going on for 75 years. Hamas, a rebellious group from Palestine that has been categorized as a terrorist group by various countries, attacked and killed Israeli civilians attending a concert.…
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The Representation of Latinx
Read more: The Representation of LatinxPhoto by Josue Ladoo Pelegrin from Pexels About one in four Hispanics have heard of Latinx, but just three use it, according to a new study- Pew Research. In the Dominican Republic, no one ever called me Hispanic, or Latina, or Latinx. I was just Joa. However, the Dominican Republic does differentiate between blacks and whites…
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The Risks of Misguided Narratives: A Critical Look at Fiction’s Power
Read more: The Risks of Misguided Narratives: A Critical Look at Fiction’s PowerWhen Fiction Falters: A Thoughtful Reflection on Writing Responsibilities Navigating the world of Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) often feels like embarking on a Christopher Columbus-like journey — venturing into the unknown with a sense of discovery, despite Columbus’ famously flawed ‘discoveries.’ It’s a thrilling part of being an avid reader and reviewer. However, not all…
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Our American Holocaust
Read more: Our American HolocaustCan we rebuild the U.S. like Germany after WWII? I know changing laws, voting, and eradicating loopholes in police union contracts are on the top of our to-do list. As it should be. But who’s going to de-brainwash the racists? At first, I thought we could wait them out since that generation who lived and…
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A Latina’s Rebaptism: Choosing American Over Self
Read more: A Latina’s Rebaptism: Choosing American Over SelfLatinos try so hard to be American in the United States, sometimes it kills us. This assimilation, pushed by our own family once we come into this country, has us losing ourselves to the point of extinction. We get to a point where we don’t know a word in English or Spanish. When the accent…
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El Cuco Scaring Folks From Voting by Mail: Don’t Believe Him
Read more: El Cuco Scaring Folks From Voting by Mail: Don’t Believe HimConspiracy theory, after conspiracy theory. I would have never imagined that I would live through a dystopian novel in the year 2020, but here I am. Each day I take one step forward and see a bit of hope on the horizon, and then the news comes on, and an eclipse covers the sun. I…
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Immigration Nation: A Must-Watch Documentary Unveiling Uncomfortable Truths
Read more: Immigration Nation: A Must-Watch Documentary Unveiling Uncomfortable TruthsI will start outright by saying; I’m an immigrant. Only, not that kind of immigrant. I didn’t get in the trunk of a car at midnight, crossed the desert, and ran across a highway during rush hour. I also didn’t come with a temporary visa and stayed. Yet while I am not that kind of…
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