Lauren Markham

Journalist, educator and author of “A Map of Future Ruins: On Borders and Belonging.”

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Authors Lauren Markham and Alexjandra Oliva share their own experiences with immigration and the history, ethics, and moral complexities of border crossings.

Border Crossings: Navigating identity, language, and belonging

Authors Lauren Markham and Alexjandra Oliva share their own experiences with immigration and the history, ethics, and moral complexities of border crossings.

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