Christina Adranly

is a first-generation Palestinian-American and the first person in her family born in the United States. She writes about the Palestinian-American double life, the psychic cost of achieving the American Dream, and the moral vertigo of being the “civil Palestinian” in a rich white town. Her voice seeks to humanize Palestinians and bring awareness to people who have the power and resources to make change.

You Want Your Friends to See Who You Really Are

You Want Your Friends to See Who You Really Are

A writer confronts the harsh reality of performative acceptance versus true solidarity as her community's struggles become inconvenient.

3 OCTOBER 2025 • By Christina Adranly
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