My entire family is from Bulgaria. Even me, though I was just two months old when my parents moved to the United States. We visit every year for just a couple of weeks, which is not really enough time for me to feel attached to Bulgaria as a place, but I’m keenly aware that it […]

Introduction and Question Whether we notice it or not, whether we pay attention to it or not, the United States Congress has a huge impact on the day to day life of every American. Not only that, but because of the global position and power that the U.S. has, decisions made by Congress can also […]

The Question The general story of “Inkle and Yarico” is that in hiding from other Native Americans, Inkle encounters Yarico, a Native American woman that he immediately falls in love with. Eventually, however, when they leave their cave, he sells her into slavery. This version of the story, entitled “Yarico to Inkle,” is a nostalgic […]