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Nesima Aberra

Nesima Aberra

Former First Person Intern

Nesima is a graduate student at American University. She loves creative writing and has way too many tabs open on her browser.

Latest articles by Nesima Aberra

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The religious case for caring about climate changeThe religious case for caring about climate change
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Talk about values, not just data: how this minister wants to inspire people to take action on protecting the environment.

By Nesima Aberra
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An American photographer explains how the “laptop ban” hurts his workAn American photographer explains how the “laptop ban” hurts his work
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“I don’t trust people to not steal my stuff.”

By Nesima Aberra
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Inside the Resistance Manual, a guide to Trump-era policies — and how to protest themInside the Resistance Manual, a guide to Trump-era policies — and how to protest them
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A conversation with Aditi Juneja: “Regardless of who you are, policy does impact your life in some meaningful way.”

By Nesima Aberra
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How a viral protest photo gave this rabbi a chance to spread a message of hopeHow a viral protest photo gave this rabbi a chance to spread a message of hope
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Jordan Bendat-Appell brought his son to a refugee protest and bonded with a Muslim family fighting for the same cause.

By Nesima Aberra
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The vast diversity of the Women’s March on Washington, in words and photosThe vast diversity of the Women’s March on Washington, in words and photos
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“I’m here today for the radical notion that women are people.”

By Karen Turner, Kainaz Amaria and 1 more