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Why America needs Marvel superhero Kamala Khan now more than ever

  • Written by Katie M. Logan, Assistant Professor of Focused Inquiry, Virginia Commonwealth University

During the first few weeks of the Trump administration, we’ve seen increased pressure on Muslim and immigrant communities in the United States.

In the face of these threats, which Marvel superhero might be best equipped to defend the people, ideals and institutions under attack? Some comic fans and critics are pointing to Kamala Khan, the...

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