The tax code has become so convoluted and the ramifications of erring so onerous that tax preparers have become almost a priestly class of intercessors between the IRS and taxpayers. And yet, most of us are simply report numbers that the IRS already has. Filing our taxes is less about reporting ...
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder; perhaps, the same can hold true for certain forms of racism. Although I’m conventionally unattractive, I’ve had the fortune of friends and romantic partners seeing me as beautiful, just as I’ve seen them. I’m not beautiful because I’m ...
A favorite sport in the hours and days after the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case is guessing how the justices will rule. It can be a humbling exercise. Yet, in response to recent oral arguments in Groff v. DeJoy, one thing may be certain: The court will address and adjust a ...
You cannot ignore the issue of abortion. A 40-year precedent was overturned in the Supreme Court reversal of Roe v. Wade. Abortion is a winning issue because it is a relevant issue. It is not going to go away. Often issues take on new forms as time evolves. Just as with the issue of slavery, ...
If there is one thing all parents can agree on, it’s that they want their kids to have an excellent education — one that prepares them for success in their lives and careers. Yet any parent knows that is easier said than done. Every child is unique, with individual learning needs and ...
“Since Roe v. Wade, Republicans, by and large, want to bury their heads in the sand, hoping that nobody is really paying attention. But that’s not what’s happening. Millions of women, millions and millions of women were outraged over it.” This observation — or warning — wasn’t ...