Leah Donnella
Stories
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Race & Identity
A 'lynch mob' did not come for Matt Gaetz, but the phrasing remains powerful
Even as a young child, I could understand the idea that words have meaning, which is why when Sen. Lindsey Graham referred to a "lynch mob" coming after Matt Gaetz, I felt my stomach drop.
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Politics
How to approach the holidays with people you deeply disagree with
Code Switch weighs in on preparing for difficult political conversations and when to draw the line and uninvite yourself from that family potluck.
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Politics
In Michigan, Arab Americans weigh the power of a vote
We travel to Dearborn, AKA the "capital of Arab America." The Dearbornites we met said that the war in Gaza is the key issue on their minds as they consider how to cast their ballots. What these voters ultimately decide could have huge consequences for the whole country.
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Race & Identity
From Obama to Harris, a look at what's changed
As Kamala Harris nears the Democratic party’s nomination, the mood around her candidacy seems less breathless than in 2008. Code Switch digs into what a Black president would mean this time.
