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When homelessness hits close to home

Reducing the number of people who are homeless begins with teaching them the necessary skills to regain their financial footing, not just giving them the necessities to live.
  • Asha Kodan
  • November 27, 2016

Congress’ newfound diversity shines as a small beacon of hope

Our new representatives are pioneers for change and embody the vision of a more tolerant America.
  • Asha Kodan
  • November 15, 2016

Death row must go: The death penalty is immoral and unconstitutional.

The question isn’t whether a criminal deserves to die; the question is if society has the right to kill.
  • Asha Kodan
  • November 6, 2016

Providing support where it’s needed

We need private organizations like ASODISVALLE to fill in the gaps where public welfare is failing those who need it.
  • Asha Kodan
  • October 31, 2016

One doctor’s frustration

Dr. Tamika Cross was a victim of racial and gender stereotyping aboard her Delta Air Lines flight.
  • Asha Kodan
  • October 20, 2016

The struggle to find female role models

It’s important for there to be female role models, however, they’re typically not found in media and literature.
  • Asha Kodan
  • October 6, 2016

Body-shaming is never acceptable

Donald Trump’s statements about former Miss Universe winner Alicia Machado are offensive in many ways.
  • Asha Kodan
  • October 2, 2016

Blurry lines in a murder trial

Joseph Hall’s story was a tragedy. But it could have been prevented if we paid more attention when he needed it.
  • Asha Kodan
  • September 25, 2016

Lessons from a 6-year-old

The words from 6-year-old Alex from New York can teach us a little about compassion.
  • Asha Kodan
  • September 22, 2016

Burkini ban in France is rooted in Islamophobia

Denying women the right to cover themselves is as tyrannical as forcing them to cover up.
  • Asha Kodan
  • September 13, 2016
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