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The Devastation of Thanksgiving DiversityEducationHeritageIdentityRace Relations

The Devastation of Thanksgiving

This American tradition remains bittersweet, even tragic, for Native Americans still struggling for equality 

"The bitter part is my recognition of the devastation for Native Americans that began after this famous gathering,” says J.D. Colbert. "But the sweet part is the idea of sharing and counting blessings, appreciating family, friends and life. It’s about connecting.” Writer Kim Whiting takes note of her holiday privilege after chatting with this noted Native American author and finance expert.

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Kim Whiting
November 26, 2025
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How to Survive Homelessness

Three women named Melissa share their stories, struggles

If you were a parent and suddenly found yourself homeless, would you know how to get by? In a new book, The Three Melissas: The Practical Guide to Surviving Family Homelessness, three mothers--coincidentally named Melissa--share their advice, wisdom and inspiration for anyone struggling with similar experiences. The Reporters Inc. talks with the authors and is honored to present exclusive excerpts.

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Diane Nilan
May 28, 2025
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Where Can We Feel Safe?

Trump’s mission to dehumanize transgender people is terrifying

"He's returned to the White House and is the chief despiser of me and my transgender siblings." In her latest column, Stephanie "The Transchick" Haskins details all of the hate-inspired new directives and actions being hurled at transgender people, how they're meant to dehumanize the community, and what she's doing to try and protect herself from the cruelty.

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Stephanie Haskins
February 21, 2025
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What They Never Told Us:

Exploring the trauma of hidden family secrets

What would you do if you found out that your racial identity was actually far different than what you'd been told all your life? What would you do if you discovered that your parents had hidden the fact you were actually adopted? Family secrets and lies are the subject of a new book that exposes the trauma this kind of deceit causes. We've got exclusive excerpts and reporter Olivia Hines talks with the author, Gail Lukasik.

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Olivia Hines
January 23, 2025
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Why Is This Election So Important to YOU?

Reporters Inc. readers share hopes and fears of 2024 election outcome

The Reporters Inc. asked our readers and supporters to tell us what matters most--WHY the 2024 presidential election is so important to them. The responses we received are eye-opening, heartwarming and emotional. Some of these Americans are anxious, some are hopeful, but all are determined to make THEIR vote count.

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Olivia Hines
October 16, 2024
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10,000 Miles of Miracles

How two middle-aged 'Dames Gone Wild' found purpose during a cross-country road trip

After her marriage collapsed and her son suffered a severe head injury, Carol Hasbrouck thought she met her quota on hard times. Then came the 2008 Great Recession. In her new book, Hasbrouck chronicles her travels with her friend/roommate Joyce Claflin. Known as "The Dames," they traverse the country during a "summer service adventure" to get their mojo back.

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Kim Whiting
May 16, 2024
A Vaginoplasty at Last HealthIdentityLGBTQ+The Transchick ChroniclesTransgender

A Vaginoplasty at Last

Post-surgery reflections, including stolen laundry and a desire to be 'someone's woman'

 

Stephanie "The Transchick" Haskins navigates her physical recovery and emotions after finally undergoing "bottom surgery." With her newly-created vagina, Stephanie says goodbye forever to the life she lived as "Stephen," feeling unparalleled joy, gender euphoria and a new sense of femininity. She's also missing some laundry.

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Stephanie Haskins
March 19, 2024
Who Am I? Where Do I Belong? AdoptionFamilyHeritageIdentityRace Relations

Who Am I? Where Do I Belong?

My search for identity leads to racial and ethnic shock waves

As an adopted child unsure of who or where she came from, Jen Santoro Rotty wanted to learn more about her origins and why others didn't see her as White. The half-Catholic, half-Jewish European ethnicities the adoption documents listed were glossy half-truths that Rotty later discovered were wrong. Very wrong.

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Jen Santoro Rotty
March 13, 2024
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