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100 years ago, more than three-thousand cherry trees arrived in Washington, D.C. from Tokyo, Japan. The trees were given as a gift to the United States in 1912 to celebrate the friendly relationship growing between the two countries. Even though … Continue reading →

When I parked my car at a meter in Washington D.C. in late September, I felt anxiety and pride. As I walked toward the Occupy Wall Street encampment at MacPhearson Square, I began to wonder what motivated me to come … Continue reading →