The 5 Most-Read The Tempest Stories of 2017: Life Edition
2017 is FINALLY OVER (thank goodness) but we did share some fantastic stories this year and it's time to showcase them!

2017 brought us Trump’s inauguration, sexual allegations, an Alabama senate race, and the worst shooting in US history. But that’s not all that 2017 brought us.
We also got a museum for Jackie Robinson, saw a beautiful solar eclipse, and more!
Life is all about experiences and the people you share them with, and this year the Life section has really come through on those ideals. Each article examined a problem that was important and necessary to add to the global dialogue. Enjoy this 2017 roundup of the best articles under Life, and get ready for a million more in 2018.
1. “It’s time to call Muslim parents out on their emotional abuse – because that’s not love,” by Anonymous
2. “How do you preserve Syria when a lot of what’s left is rubble?” by Talah Bakdash
This is an important discussion about war-torn countries and examines what happens after wars end. This examines how culture changes from those happenings around them, which is an interesting perspective people don’t usually get to see. People think of war, the politics of it, and forget about the people who are still there. Read More.
3. “In the eyes of my family, I’m damaged goods – here’s why,” by Thee Shaheera
Women do not need to be put down by others, and it’s time we stop allowing it. Read More.
4. “16 tried-and-true techniques to drive away the rishtas,” by The Tempest team
Don’t let other people decide what’s right for you. Read More.
5. “I was only 20 when my sister abandoned her toddlers. I had no idea what to do.” by Thee Shaheera
Here’s to continuing to share important and inspiring stories that may have otherwise been overlooked.