Harvard and the illusion of merit
Allan Bakke, an engineer and former Marine Corps officer, applied to UC Davis Medical School twice — once in 1973 and once in 1974. Both times, he was denied. In...
The tragedy of Kanye West
I was 12 years old, on my way to a wrestling tournament, when I first discovered Kanye West. I struggled to keep my earbuds in, but the sound still managed...
The price we’re willing to pay
Every moment happens twice: inside and outside, and they are two different histories. -Zadie Smith, White Teeth. Earlier this week, I found myself watching Brett Kavanaugh’s swearing-in ceremony. I watched...
