Never Forget: 9/11, ninth-grade scandals, and sins of pride
A work of short fiction by Astrid Munn.
The discomfort of different beans (and other hazards of the West)
A work of short fiction from Astrid Munn.
Game disbanded, mind expanded: a trip to see the Hagens
A work of short fiction by Astrid Munn.
Honest mistakes and states of grace
For new Americans still learning to navigate their new land, a simple faux pas often can lead to larger consequences, Astrid Munn writes. Here’s why.
Girl, Plainsplained
Conventional wisdom can be a product of distinct times and places – but also of basic hopes and deep fears, as Astrid Munn learned from an intensely personal experience.
Clayton Bigsby & Tusker Monsters: a BIPOC intro to college
In this short work of fiction, Astrid Munn explores the detrimental side of good intentions.
Home, grown: 19 years on, a sense of connection and place
Astrid Munn on geographic insulation – a source of safety on Sept. 11, 2001 – amid ever-increasing interconnectedness and awareness.
For community, swipe left on Memeland for a while
In the latest edition of the Civic Nebraska Writers Group, Astrid Munn explores the separation between screen and (real) space.
Walking among the lone wolves, longing to howl with the pack
Astrid Munn on the experiences – like a simple neighborhood stroll – that form the connections, distractions, and vexations of daily life in the ‘new normal.’
Postcards from the southern border
As an immigration attorney, I advocate for immigrants seeking protection and benefits under U.S. immigration laws. Pursuant to that advocacy, I traveled to Tijuana last month to provide free legal […]
