For over a century, United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898) has served as a legal cornerstone affirming birthright citizenship in America. Yet, as President Trump seeks to dismantle these protections through xenophobic policies, the same exclusionary logic that once denied Asian Americans their place in the nation threatens immigrant communities today. This piece examines Wong’s historic fight, the ongoing battle over the Fourteenth Amendment, and the urgent need for resistance against modern efforts to redefine who belongs in America.

Minority populations have historically faced systemic barriers to equal education, and in today’s political climate, these challenges persist—especially for undocumented immigrants. While they are often expected to navigate complex legal systems on their own, access to accurate information is imperative. This compilation provides essential resources to help undocumented individuals understand their rights when facing immigration enforcement or deportation threats. From legal aid organizations to practical steps for asserting their rights, this guide is designed to empower and inform.

The “sad girl” aesthetic, popularized by straight white women, often sidelines the authentic experiences of sadness felt by women of color and queer women, reducing their emotions to racial or cultural trauma. We must shatter the stereotypes of the “sad girl” and ask why these minority women are denied the same space to simply be sad.

From the Vietnam War to the ongoing Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, university students have consistently led the charge against imperialism and militarism. This article explores the evolution of student activism, drawing parallels between the anti-war movements of the 1960s and today’s fight for Palestinian liberation, highlighting the role of counterculture, social media, and intersectionality in shaping modern campus resistance.

Know My Name by Chanel Miller is a painfully moving memoir written by the survivor of the infamous 2016 Brock Turner case. The case broke national headlines when the judge levied an outrageously lenient sentence on 19 year-old rapist Turner, and has since sparked important discourse on the flawed American justice system and its favoring of white male narratives. In her book, Miller broke her silence by shining light on the injustices that women face in modern courts. Her heartbreaking story is truly worth the read, as she reclaims her identity after being demeaned and marginalized by the media and press coverage of the case.

Sandy Liang is a Chinese American clothing designer who has risen in popularity in the last couple years. Her pieces are largely inspired by her upbringing in an AAPI immigrant household in New York, and have led the resurgence of femininity and nostalgia in fashion. As she is one of the few famous AAPI designers in the industry right now, Sandy Liang and her brand demonstrates the complex issues of diversity, inclusion, respectability politics, and tokenization.