From the mighty weight of progressive climate legislation to sweeping housing reforms, California is justly reputed for passing policies that have set the standard for the rest of the world. Yet there is a difference between the promise of a policy and its actual implementation. Growing up in the rural desert of southeast California, I […]
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A Diagnosis With No Cure: Missing White Woman Syndrome
Gabby Petito’s parents declared her missing on September 11, 2021. Within nine days, the name Gabby Petito had become a buzzphrase for news outlets and social media users alike. On TikTok alone, “#GabbyPetito” amassed over 794 million views. This kind of coverage placed Gabby’s case on a global stage at an unfathomable speed, and by […]