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Melanie Miles

Mel (she/they) grew up in a series of homeless shelters and family friends' homes up and down the east coast of the United States. She holds a B.A. in Linguistics and Creative Writing from George Mason University and lives in the Washington, D.C. area. Mel's work with non-profits has focused heavily on climate justice, queer rights, and improved conditions for unhoused populations. She is fluent in Comorian and loves teaching English. In her spare time, Mel is a poet, gamer, and avid backpacker.

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Bananas, ICE, & USAID: The Cycle of Guatemalan Exploitation

Avatar photo by Melanie Miles January 8, 2026January 4, 2026

Built on the exploitation of Guatemalans, the U.S.’s banana monopoly is forcing migration north, only for Trump conservatives to deport them back.

Posted inColonial Legacies

The Cost of Neglect: France’s Colonial Legacy in Comoros

Avatar photo by Melanie Miles May 11, 2024December 28, 2024

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