Getting my first dose of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine was equal parts exciting and anxiety-inducing. Since I am in a high-priority group, getting the vaccine felt urgent. Despite trusting the science behind mRNA vaccines, I still had anxiety about possible side effects and whether it would interact with my daily medications. Now, having the first shot and first-shot anxiety behind me, I can’t wait for my second.
For this 24-year-old, fighting for Palestinian rights is ‘the most core part of my identity’
Lea Kayali is one of many Palestinian women continuing a long-held tradition of fighting for liberation
Editor’s Note on gender and identity coverage
We are excited to announce a new gender and identity page on washingtonpost.com
