The untold economic power of rural women
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, millions of rural women are being overlooked and their potential remains untapped. For too long, the narrative of economic growth has been dominated by urban centers, corporate boardrooms, and…
Sam Forstag for Congress
This past decade has forced every American to reckon with profound doubts about the resilience of our democracy. As our nation grows increasingly divided, certain bedrock assumptions have begun to crack: just how free and…
If it ain’t the singularity, it’ll do till the singularity gets here
MEA CULPA. In 2023, I wrote that even amid the AI tech bubble, “human-generated content” would still be king. Now, I’m not so sure. (The irony—or appropriateness—of Newsweek being where Cliff Stoll’s infamous, premature burial of the World…
We have the tools to diagnose rare diseases. Let’s use them.
Having a chronic illness is never easy, but it is particularly difficult when the disease is a rare one that many doctors have never heard of and that, therefore, they are unlikely to diagnose promptly…
So, Jane Crow walks into a classroom…
Let’s be clear from the beginning: an apology does not erase harm. During a New York City Community Education Council meeting, while a scholar was speaking, a Hunter College associate professor, Allyson Friedman, was caught…
Is AI in schools laying the groundwork for digital identity?
For years, parents were told that Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) was simply about helping children manage emotions, build empathy, and succeed in relationships. More recently, they have been assured that artificial intelligence (AI) can…
The hidden victims of ICE's crackdowns
As ICE raids shatter the security of communities across America, an even deadlier threat is lurking in the shadows: the increasing danger facing immigrant victims of domestic violence. The Trump administration’s brutal immigration crackdown is…
The politics of influence define our culture
In today’s political climate, neutrality is becoming increasingly difficult and arguably indefensible, especially for those with large public platforms. As political tensions intensify and policy decisions carry tangible consequences for everyday people, celebrities, influencers, and…
Cuts to SNAP-Ed program hurt Americans
The first day of February marked the start of SNAP cuts in Illinois. On Jan. 30th, our SNAP office of 23 years closed after our funding was eliminated under the One Big Beautiful Bill, resulting…