Alejandro Ramirez
Cognoscenti contributor
Alejandro Ramirez is a freelance writer and the online editor of Spare Change News. He has an MFA in creative nonfiction.
Recently published
Why A War On Drugs In Lawrence Isn't The Answer — And Could Create More Problems
Mayor Dan Rivera's defense of an aggressive police officer, writes Alejandro Ramirez, is deeply troubling.
Homelessness In Boston, 1 Year After Losing The Long Island Shelter
As Bostonians measure progress and consider solutions to end homelessness, let's not forget how long a year it was for many of our citizens.
Reducing An Entire Culture To One Tired, Toilet-Scrubbing Trope
Even in the act of advocating for Latino laborers, harmful stereotypes bubble to the surface.