Identity

Open Letter to Me: On Personal Value

Identity by MelisaJuly 27, 2014November 4, 2014

I Stereotyped Myself and It Affected My Self-Esteem

Identity by MelisaMay 7, 2014November 4, 2014

Thank you, UC Berkeley

Identity by MelisaApril 23, 2014November 5, 2014

Identity by MelisaMarch 29, 2014November 4, 2014

The tax system is far from perfect: it rewards the richest and neglects both immigrants and the childless poor. On the plus side, the EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) is a progressive measure to redistribute some of the wealth to those who need it most. Also, because it requires wages it de-stigmatizes the money that […]

Why I Decided to Pass Up $10,000

Identity by MelisaFebruary 15, 2014November 4, 2014

Identity by MelisaFebruary 12, 2014November 4, 2014

On Becoming a Real Adult: Making History

We like to believe that history is a grainy footage of a MLK speech, or a newspaper clipping of WWII, or stories about the Free Speech Movement here at Cal, but history is everywhere. This moment is now history. Every moment of action and inaction contributes to how history is turning out. Unless you’re kidding […]

Open Letter to Me: On Being Human

Identity by MelisaJanuary 4, 2014November 4, 2014

Identity by MelisaDecember 29, 2013November 4, 2014

On Being Considerate

I ride the train every day. When I have a seat (which is rare after work), I always make sure to look around and check for a) disabled or old individuals, b) people overburdened with bags or children or c) people falling asleep on their feet. If I am to spot one nearby, I make […]