The photographs in U.S. Route 1 resist nostalgia, focusing instead on the contradictions and tensions of contemporary American life during a politically fractured era.
California has no racial or ethnic majority due to its diversity, with Latinos (40%), Whites (34%), Asians (16%), and Blacks (6%). State officials must combat federal policies that threaten civil rights.
"I'm going to pick my husband," Arthur Gourounlian says. "That man can do anything and can handle any conversation with whoever it is. I think I will definitely sign him up for it: 'Brian to be the next president of Ireland.' He'd be the perfect candidate. I'll be more than happy to be the First Husband."
"It is important to me to have a connection with my subjects. The connection helps me to intuitively move through the process. I combine these photographs with found images to create an initial collage and then I sit with it for months, or years, changing and manipulating it over time."
Black Americans have faced constant racism and animosity since the first Africans were brought to North America by 17th-century Europeans. Progress has been excruciatingly slow ever since, and it seems only to be getting slower.
The latest move to restrict cannabis use comes amid wider political turmoil in Thailand. Last week the Bhumjaithai Party withdrew from the government's ruling coalition due to its mishandling of a border conflict with Cambodia.
The Independent continues its mission of providing accessible, quality journalism on pressing issues from reproductive rights to climate change, ensuring a diverse representation of voices.
Rosie Jones' new series "Pushers" aims to depict the struggles of being a disabled, working-class person in today's society, emphasizing the reality behind humor.
The mother of Michael Elliott, accused of rioting in Ballymena, argues that the violence is not racially motivated, emphasizing community concerns over political neglect.
