I'm an autistic professor—I need rules, but my college broke them
Given the impact on my well-being, this may be the last return to school that I can do.
A white educator called me a racial slur—she said it was just a word
I tried to look into the faces of my fellow students and future professional colleagues for help.
The battle to ban child marriage in America
Child marriage remains legal in most states, leaving minors vulnerable to abuse and legal challenges, advocates say.
I'm a Black librarian. We're being threatened
For Black librarians like me, libraries also symbolize the literacy that was denied.
I think of my ancestor's Manhattan murder as time ticks for Jews
Jews in public office are now afraid for their personal safety.
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.
Pope Francis faces growing revolt
The pontiff's softening of church rhetoric on issues like same-sex relationships has inflamed tensions within Catholicism.
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?
Texas poised to lose billions in investment if Donald Trump elected
Allies of the former president have said he will repeal the Inflation Reduction Act—which would hand Texas $131 billion by 2030.
Taylor Swift's toxic fans
"Rabid fans—or 'stans'—are an unhealthy cultural phenomenon, growing because of the anonymity of social media," psychiatrist Carole Lieberman told Newsweek.
I quit investment banking to sell dumplings—now I turn over $4.5m
My mom would say: "Why are you crying? You should cry if there are no customers...Stop crying. You asked for this."
I couldn't look at my newborn babies
The first night home with my precious, healthy baby girl was the worst night of my entire 34 years.
I'm Rocky Myers' attorney. Injustice put him on death row
When Rocky lost his last appeal, he said he was tired, and he didn't want to beg anyone for his life. But I'm still fighting.
I shared my pills. Her controlling boyfriend reported us to police
I don't feel guilty for helping another person. It's not something I should be ashamed of.
What Americans really think about Jan. 6
Results from a recent survey suggest that, three years on, January 6 is a date that still weighs heavy on many Americans' minds.
My mom's pet shop was blown to pieces
She wanted to know the extent of the damage, but they wouldn't let anyone in or out for a day or two.
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 grew up watching 'The Color Purple.' It's still essential
People are asking why we have another 'Color Purple' movie, and musical at that.
Bud Light's disastrous year
The beleaguered beer brand has faced several months of furor following its partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
I moved across the continent for a job. Everything changed when I arrived
I couldn't help but feel like I was spinning my wheels, wasting my efforts on the impossible task of saving a struggling theater company
My autistic son did something unimaginable—I still didn't want intervention
The toddler froze, stunned in his little tracks. In his terrorized visage I saw the reflection of my son through his innocent eyes.
Dog owners violently attacked by people trying to steal their pets
French bulldog thefts have skyrocketed since 2020. The dogs' expensive price and friendly nature make them a prime target.
I was stuck in the "Alcohol Matrix"
I woke up to three police officers, guns drawn, ready to take me to jail.
I was stabbed 18 times and kicked off a cliff. They freed my attacker
The last memory I have of the attack is watching my blood squirt in his eyes.
I took my first pill at 13
I was trading my body for money to buy drugs, and to doctors for free prescriptions.
Americans don't want to fight for their country anymore
The military is struggling to recruit, amid an apparent disconnect with the younger generation. But it is a complex picture.
My kids' doctor asked to see my hands—her comment saved my life
I spent the next 181 days of my life fighting for one goal: To survive.