As the eldest daughter, I’ve always felt the responsibility to “fix” certain problems in my family. Whether that be solving behavioral disputes between my younger siblings or taking responsibility for “adult” chores, problem-solving became instinctual when I felt the pressure of an unresolved issue. If my mom were having trouble balancing filing taxes and making […]
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What About the Asian Vote?
“I don’t vote because I feel like it won’t make a difference,” says Melody, a Filipino-American college graduate. Melody is a 22-year-old California native. Although she has spent most of her life in the Bay Area, she was born in the Philippine capital of Manila and immigrated to San Francisco at age five. However, despite […]