latestJuly 13, 2020

Fighting to Change a Hurtful, Racist Mascot

Kendra Haag’s family on the reservation couldn’t bear to watch her play soccer -- or any of her other sports -- in high school.... more

February 10, 2020

Practicing What You Preach

When a public official takes issue with something I’ve written, they might email, call or contact an editor if they feel particularly aggrieved.... more

February 03, 2020

Disrupting an Empire of Cute

Walking into Mary Engelbreit’s studio is like stepping into one of her books -- a whimsical, bright space brimming with preciousness and a sprinkle of sass.... more

January 20, 2020

Remembering a Teacher, Mother and Fighter

I dropped the handwritten thank-you card into my “good mail” folder in the file cabinet under my desk. That’s where I keep a few of the best notes mailed from readers.... more

December 09, 2019

How Outrage Changes Us

A Twitter user fired off a string of vulgar and bigoted tweets at 2:23 a.m.... more

August 12, 2019

An Open Letter to School Principals

Dear School Principals,... more

June 17, 2019

Fathers Fighting to See Their Kids

Jeffery Waller, 36, will be back in court next week fighting for time with his son.... more

May 20, 2019

Extremists Ready to Wage Their Holy War

There’s no reason to be shocked by the extremists in Alabama who would a force a girl raped by her father to bear his child. This is the holy war they’ve been waiting for. And this is the endgame that... more

May 13, 2019

America Is Not for Mothers

We’ve all heard lip service about mothers from our political leaders.... more

April 29, 2019

How to Beat the Rap in a Title IX Investigation

Hollywood actors and wealthy West Coast parents embroiled in college admission scandals, step aside. The Midwest is here to represent.... more

April 22, 2019

Dealing With Racism in Schools

When I heard that an image of an assistant principal in my child’s school had been labeled with the n-word in a student’s Instagram video, it stung. We know there’s been a spike in hate crimes and big... more

March 18, 2019

The Real Surprise in the College Cheating Scandal

Remember when rich parents had the integrity to donate buckets of cash to fancy universities so their mediocre kids could get a coveted spot?... more

February 18, 2019

College Students Getting Doxxed

The boldface, all-caps headline on Canary Mission’s homepage says: IF YOU'RE RACIST, THE WORLD SHOULD KNOW. Specifically, it's targeting those it believes to be anti-Semitic.... more

February 11, 2019

The Strange, Enduring Appeal of Blackface

If you’ve never had the impulse to darken your face to mimic another race, blackface can seem archaic, part of a racist form of entertainment people engaged in long ago. Sadly, that’s pretty naive.... more

February 04, 2019

Are the Wealthy Less Generous?

A stranger contacted Raquita Henderson through a Facebook message wanting to meet with her because she liked her social media posts.... more

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