I'm a Black librarian. We're being threatened
For Black librarians like me, libraries also symbolize the literacy that was denied.
I overcame my alcohol addiction by learning two lessons
Alcoholism does not care if we are mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, uncles and aunts.
I think of my ancestor's Manhattan murder as time ticks for Jews
Jews in public office are now afraid for their personal safety.
Do I reconstruct my breasts? I'm torn by my decision
The male gaze had been a reliable source of pleasure for 25 years or so.
I wanted to drown. Years later, I discovered why
I looked across to my infant daughter, C., sitting in her stroller by the shallow end.
I love my child—I hate his autism
We are supposed to be grateful for what we have, for "it can always be worse."
I'm a Black man. I'm not offended by racial jokes
I think a joke is just that—a joke—not racism from friends.
Everything Prince Harry said about becoming a US citizen
Harry revealed in a 2024 interview that he has considered becoming a U.S. citizen, a move which could raise complications.
I'm a doctor on Ozempic—it's effective under one condition
We ought to focus on the bigger picture—obesity is a widespread and deadly chronic disease.
I didn't realize I was a workaholic—until my mask slipped
I was in a constant state of turmoil.
I was shot in both eyes and blinded—I'm still protesting
I was in a state of shock. I asked what was going on.
I spotted the freckle on my head. I didn't want the same fate as Mom.
How could a little freckle cause so much suffering?
Nuclear submarine pact could deter China from Taiwan attack: US official
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell discussed the AUKUS submarine project between the U.S., Australia and Britain.
I returned to the U.S.—American work culture shocked me
People don't take their vacation days.
I was a victim of sexual abuse—deepfake nudes are ruining lives
There is a common denominator between child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation by the means of AI.
A white woman told me I was under-experienced. It was an awakening
It hit me like a cold, blunt slap in the face.
I'm a teacher—we are subconsciously training kids for an AI takeover
We are teaching kids that they don't have to show up.
I had to disclose my cancer diagnosis—I understand Kate Middleton
And as the word 'cancer' left my lips, I broke down.
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Paris Olympic Basketball Brackets Announced
The men's and women's basketball brackets and groups have been announced for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games that will be held this summer, who will team USA face?
I fought for my non-Jewish peers—their silence now is deafening
Many of my peers do not understand how their infographics on social media isolate.
I was a US embassy officer in Syria—that kid still haunts me
They were relieved—why would they want this crazy American on their hands?
I'm a psychologist, I see 5 common traits following breakups
Endings draw out our most primitive and fearful selves.
How Americans feel about Texas independence
According to a new poll 27 percent of U.S. voters think Texas should become an independent country.
Lloyd Austin hospitalized for "emergent bladder issue," Pentagon says
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks has taken over Austin's "functions and duties," according to the Pentagon.
Florida could deploy state guard to Texas border under new bill
New legislation would allow Ron DeSantis to deploy the Florida State Guard, dubbed his "private army," to support Greg Abbott in Texas.
Hamas killed my daughter. My husband is still a hostage
He was one of the strongest people I know, but on that day, he was a broken man.
I weighed 285 pounds. My family feared for my life
"Honey, I'm afraid you're going to die because of your weight, and I don't want to live this life without you," my husband said.
I'm a ghostwriter—book bans are beneficial
I suspect that many authors and publishers are following a similar playbook when it comes to the "book bans" in the news.