In 2013, on a particularly challenging morning, my coffee machine broke right after my son was diagnosed with leukemia. I was utterly exhausted and scared, needing that caffeine boost to manage my emotions and responsibilities.
A landmark article published last year by scholars Andrew Little and Rachel Meng shook the field of political science by demonstrating that most evidence for claims of a "crisis of democracy" comes from "democracy scores" based on subjective opinions.
Washington this year 'is a city in crisis. Physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually.' It's as if the fragrant air were permeated with an invisible poison, as if we were silently choking on carbon monoxide.
Without blood I wouldn't be able to survive. I am at the mercy of people who go and give blood. It's a really selfless act for people to take time out of their busy lives to go and donate blood.
Rojas allegedly assaulted the body of Jorge Gonzalez for over half an hour, with video evidence capturing his actions as he attempted to steal belongings before committing sexual acts.
