A baby basket is a start but American families deserve more
Last month, the Scottish government sent a baby box to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in support of his proposal to provide every new parent in the city with a “baby basket” filled with essentials…
History shows the Minnesota ICE strikes are a winning strategy
The Minnesota strikes of January 23 and 30 are a turning point in our return to a society of laws. Religious and labor leaders, together with the many thousands of people who have marched in…
When safety is kept quiet: how school districts can protect families without exposing them
Across the country, particularly in politically hostile states, school districts are navigating an impossible bind: families are asking for clarity and protection from immigration enforcement, while districts fear retaliation, funding loss, or political targeting if…
Americans must speak out for freedom and liberty
February 19, 1961. I was born in Washington D.C. My father was about to don the Army uniform to fulfill his ROTC obligations. We were heading to Fort Bragg, NC, and the Viet Nam War…
Tennessee’s immigration crime reports; what they mean and what they don't resolve
Over the past year, Tennessee’s immigration crime reports have become a political Rorschach test. Supporters cite them as evidence that the state is finally being transparent about public safety. Critics argue the numbers are being…
A handbook for success for the determined woman
Duct Tape and White Lies is a no-nonsense, supremely practical guidebook any woman business leader can use to navigate to a better future. Though it is targeted to women the advice offered (if applied) will work in…
It's time to end the normalization of the digital harassment of black women
Recent waves of online harassment made me think about one thing we should leave behind in 2026: The normalized digital harassment of Black women. Earlier this year, a clip from the debate show, BKChat LDN,…
Countries should reject Trump’s Board of Peace
Multiple countries have declined to join Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace, but others are reportedly still considering it. The board, with its billion-dollar price tag for admission to permanent membership, exemplifies Trump’s “neo-royalist” view…
Digital beauty culture is rewriting childhood. Black girls deserve protection.
Recently, actress Shay Mitchell announced the launch of RINÍ, a skincare line marketed to children as young as three. She described it as a gentle way for kids to join their parents’ self-care routines. But…