In this week’s New for Normies, I cover an update on Iran and the seeming rise of the Democratic Socialists of America.

News for Normies is a series that explores three current news stories. This week, I cover Iranian protests, two big ICE updates, and more.

Keep reading for my recent conversation with a member of the Iranian diaspora. What’s it like watching a revolution from afar?

There’s this feeling many people share that, if you want to follow the news, you’ll end up feeling tortured. It’s true that world news these days is heavy; most big stories right now are truly matters of life and death. It can be a lot to process, and it’s tempting to avoid the news altogether […]