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Kristin Wong
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Writer covering identity and social science. Hidden Brain, the New York Times, The Atlantic, Electric Literature & more. Professional overthinker.

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“In Cantonese,” my mother said, “love isn’t so frivolous.”

Very excited to have my essay, Untranslatable, published in Write or Die Magazine.

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Untranslatable — Write or Die Magazine
My mother doesn’t understand love. At least not the word. At least not in English. A few years ago, she came to visit from Texas. We were indulging in my favorite pastime, sipping tea and chatting whi...
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February 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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It is getting infinitely harder to tell what’s not an Onion headline
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The card comes with an ugly message: "Roses are red / Violets are blue / Come here illegally / And we'll deport you."
White House Makes Cruel Valentine's Day Joke On Social Media
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February 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Hi Bluesky! I'm a writer and journalist who covers social science. I also write a newsletter about untranslatable words. Check it out here: untranslatable.substack.com #writingcommunity
Untranslatable | Kristin Wong | Substack
Short essays on creativity, being human, and the beauty of things that resist translation. Click to read Untranslatable, by Kristin Wong, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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February 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM