Frankly, My Dear Students, We Have to Give a Damn
The Confederate flag may finally be ‘Gone with the Wind.' But for this Black writer and English professor, teaching her Southern students about its racist history is a battle that is just beginning.
First Person
I’m the Other Amanda P.
The writer shared only a name with Amanda Peterson when they attended the same high school. But the actress’s untimely death has inspired a new reflection on that dark and desperate year.
Is There a Guidebook for Losing Dad?
When the writer went home to care for her father during his final days, she realized there were no blueprints for saying good-bye to a parent.
I’ve Always Had a Thing For Hillary’s Austere Pantsuits
Mocked and maligned by supporters and critics alike since her days as the First Lady, Clinton’s signature attire symbolizes so much more than a fashion choice.
We Need to Do Something About the Animals
When the writer’s wife’s mother passed away, the couple was left with a profound sadness—and a house full of dogs, cats, birds, lizards, and fish.
I Happily Took Anti-Depressants During My Pregnancy
The worst thing for a baby is a depressed mother. So why are pregnant women with depression and anxiety disorders shamed for even considering meds that could protect her and her child?
My Neocon Father Accidentally Raised a Feminist
The writer's Rush Limbaugh-loving dad made her promise never to become a "feminazi." Even as he raised her to be smart, outspoken, independent—and to feel entitled to equal rights.
Even My Dad Thinks I Have Daddy Issues
For this writer, coming to terms with her shame meant disappointing her father. And realizing it was worth it.
I Broke Up With My Father
After years of dealing with her father’s fair-weather parenting, the writer did the hardest thing a daughter can do.