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Beyond the comfort zone: Big cities, wide spaces, and lessons in between
“Take yourself out of your comfort zone, and you will learn more about yourself and the world.” I heard that line in a movie once and it stuck with me. Now, as I zipped up my overweight luggage, I realized just how much of my comfort zone I was leaving behind, yet I...
Tears and remorse as inmates in California’s oldest prison confront their past
I was in a room with four men whose crimes many would consider unforgivable. Yet what I will remember most isn’t what they did, but the way their voices trembled and eyes watered as they spoke of their past. I was struck by how raw their emotion was, how genuine their...
A day in Ambos Nogales: Lessons from a border city
Our visit to Nogales, Ariz., last week offered a rare and fascinating glimpse into one of North America’s most dynamic border cities. Known as Ambos Nogales—meaning “both Nogales”—the city is literally divided between two nations: Nogales, Ariz., in the United States,...
A small court, big connections
It’s time to make a confession. When I was chosen as one of the nine fellows, I was thrilled for many reasons, including the unique chance to tour the United States at such a pivotal moment for the country, to learn about the integration of AI in newsrooms, and to...