The Precedent for Saying “Enough” Gun Violence

September 16, 2024 by Miguel De La Torre

I sit in the Memorial Garden at Port Arthur, Tanzania, where a coffee shop once stood. Port Arthur is a historical site and tourist destination. Originally, it was a prison colony. Established in 1830 and based on Jeremy Bentham’s panopticon designs, it was described as…

Turning Over Tables at One Tree Hill

September 12, 2024 by Miguel De La Torre

One Tree Hill is visible from almost any vantage point in Auckland, New Zealand. It was formed 67,000 years ago from the last eruption of three volcanic craters, which are still visible. Despite its name, there is no tree on the mountain’s summit. This presents…