Banning and challenging books isn't new and, unfortunately, happens frequently across the country. Books are being challenged and sometimes removed from shelves in schools...
It feels like hate is ripping through our country’s culture these days. Every person I know, in every walk of life, seems to be...
The commercials, the debates, the text messages and the emails can only indicate one thing - it is election season. Although there are less...
Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, I think we can all agree that the cultural climate around politics has become absolutely...
“I’m not political, so I don’t keep up with the news on those types of issues.”
When a colleague said this to me the other...
Voting has somehow become more complicated than it should be. Research every candidate? Understand every issue? Spend hours beforehand trying to become an informed...
In the early 2010s, "Get Off My Internets" was a popular yet hateful online forum where bloggers were frequently bashed. I was a blogger...
Earlier this week an unapproved, unedited photo was posted of Khloe Kardashian (the horror). Immediately, the Kardashian Klan went on a rampage to get...
In many ways, I am an unlikely advocate for public schools. I, myself, never attended a public school until I attended Ball State University...
It's the 4th of July! Before we put on our patriotic tank tops and head to the parades and fireworks, a quick review of...
While things like school closures, uncertainty with jobs, canceled vacations, and isolation have been tough this year– my biggest struggle has been watching how...
When the world feels overwhelming, look local. A quick perusal of almost any news or social media site can make us feel as though...
With the primary election just over a week away, you may be sick of hearing about it, excited, or even wondering “what’s all the...
As I write this, the current administration is signing a flurry of sweeping executive orders with far-ranging consequences. But I’m not here to talk...
In + Around Indy
Hiking with Young Kids – Top Six Indiana Parks
We made it to May, everyone! This year, or as I call it, "OMG. What is happening?!" is almost halfway complete. Did we even...
