Nicole Russell

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Nicole Russell

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, recently accused President Donald Trump of being "terrified of smart, bold Black women." Crockett fired back at Trump after he insulted her intelligence as one of the would-be leaders of the aimless and angry Democratic Party. Crockett's rhetoric is similar to what other Democratic women have said about Trump. New York Rep.

1 week ago | heraldmailmedia.com | Nicole Russell

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, recently accused President Donald Trump of being "terrified of smart, bold Black women." Crockett fired back at Trump after he insulted her intelligence as one of the would-be leaders of the aimless and angry Democratic Party. Crockett's rhetoric is similar to what other Democratic women have said about Trump. New York Rep.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Nicole Russell

I have four kids and spend more than $1,000 per month on groceries. Spending $250 each week doesn't get me the amount of food it used to, either, much to my teenagers' chagrin. From 2020 to 2024, food prices rose almost 24%, as the inflation rate soared. Inflation has slowed to 2.4%, which was lower than expected in March, but the aftershock from years of compounding prices remains.

1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Nicole Russell

A teacher called me a few years ago about my youngest son, who was still in elementary school. She wanted to tell me about an incident in her class. I braced for a bad report. But then she said my son had raised his hand, said something funny and made the class laugh. She scolded him, to no avail. "Is that it?" I said, a bit flummoxed. I encouraged her to maintain order in the classroom as necessary, but also suggested she appreciate his humor and energy, especially as a coping skill.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Nicole Russell

A teacher called me a few years ago about my youngest son, who was still in elementary school. She wanted to tell me about an incident in her class. I braced for a bad report. But then she said my son had raised his hand, said something funny and made the class laugh. She scolded him, to no avail. "Is that it?" I said, a bit flummoxed. I encouraged her to maintain order in the classroom as necessary, but also suggested she appreciate his humor and energy, especially as a coping skill.