My Writing
My favorite articles while writing for The Real Mainstream
Author and Comic Artist Huda Fahmy Confronts Islamophobia with Humor, Wit
Published in The Real Mainstream on December 17, 2020, this article talks about the how Huda Fahmy deals with Islamophobia in the USA.
Return to COVID-shaped School Year Swells the "Mental Load" of Parents, Caretakers
Published in The Real Mainstream on August 26, 2020, this article talks about the new stresses of sending your children back to school for the first time after COVID closed schools down.
Climate Change Effects Are Far-Reaching in Iowa
Published in The Real Mainstream on March 21, 2020, this article talks about how climate change affects Iowa.
Ames' Rainbow Crosswalks Are More Than a Symbol
Published in The Real Mainstream on October 17, 2019, this article talks about Ames being the first town in Iowa to have rainbow crosswalks, showing the town's support for the LGBT+ community.
Tips for Raising a Transgender Child
Published in The Real Mainstream on June 26, 2019, this article talks about some of the things you can do to help your transgender child be themselves.
Writers Are Pushed to Write More Through NaNoWriMo
Published in The Real Mainstream on January 22, 2020, this article talks about the experience of participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month).
How to Empower Kids to Say 'No'
Published in The Real Mainstream on March 23, 2019, this article talks about how important it is to teach children consent, even when they're small.