Through genetic testing, millions of Americans are estimated to have discovered that their parents aren't who they thought. The news has upended relationships and created a community looking for answers.
Lauren Michele Jackson is a contributing writer at The New Yorker, focusing on culture and politics. She is also an assistant professor of English at Northwestern University and a fellow at New America, with her work exploring themes of identity and societal issues. Jackson's writing has been featured in BOMB Magazine, The New York Review of Books, and ESPN Classic, among others.












