Nichole Shaw

I initially became involved in journalism as a logical option for the interests I had throughout my life. I have …

Amidst the anti-LGBTQ+ upheaval, it’s important to understand that gender is an expression. And as Americans, everyone has the right to express themselves in the way they see fit, so long as it doesn’t cause harm

Trans people have been here. They are here today. They exist and they are entitled to the same basic human rights as the rest of us.

Even one instance of uttered hate speech against an individual can have detrimental, long-lasting effects on a person’s stability and ability to navigate life normally.

The introduction of Senate File 167 is dangerous — not only to children, but in the encouragement of hard labor at earlier ages for the sake of filling worker shortages

Iowans must combat unsafe drug use with awareness and bold intervention.

A love letter to readers and a pledge to the power of journalism.

Antisemitism is on the rise once again. It’s time to do what we can to learn from the past and reach toward a brighter future—one without hate

Hate speech is on the rise in the United States, as is antisemitism and homophobia with the downpour of anti-LGBTQ …

Gov. Reynolds certainly has the power and resources to influence lawmakers on child care budgeting. Instead, she’s just choosing not to.

Do not give up. The power of the American people is extraordinary, especially when they use their voice to collectively demand change.

Get over yourself. For white people, so-called “racism” is about hurt feelings. For people of color and Indigenous folks, it’s about dying.

Stop queerbaiting. For those of you that don’t know, queerbaiting is a marketing technique used to make consumers believe the …

Those who are most in need of student loan debt relief cannot rely on a leader who’s unwilling to invite change for a more fair, sustainable future

It’s the question that’s haunted me for much of my life