I was seven months pregnant, tired, and a little achy, when I boarded the crowded bus that day. The bus jolted forward, and I gripped the rail for balance, wishing I could sit for just a few minutes. Then, I saw her—a frail old woman with shaky steps, climbing in slowly.No one moved. Rows of…
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