Taylor Thomas

Is It Really About Sports?

May 31, 2022 // 0 Comments

Iowa has a significant history of uplifting and supporting LGBTQ rights. This year, Iowa celebrates its 13th year of marriage equality for same-sex couples as well as its [...]

The Police Force is Female

April 25, 2022 // 0 Comments

“Anything boys can do, girls can do better,” said an old t-shirt thrifted from the Salvation Army. A saying that we’ve all heard, but many do not truly believe. For [...]

Tropical Tranquility

April 25, 2022 // 0 Comments

In August of 2021, Des Moines welcomed its very own tropical getaway, Kava DSM. A community collaboration, as their website states, Kava has partnered with several local Des [...]

Police the Patriarchy

February 3, 2022 // 0 Comments

On Tuesday, September 28th, 2021, a lawsuit was filed against the Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) by five female officers and employees alleging sexual harassment and [...]

I Love Lachele’s

November 28, 2021 // 0 Comments

Lucy Fitzgerald (legally Lachele Wendel) is the co-owner and namesake of the recently opened diner, Lachele’s Fine Foods, here in Des Moines. However, [...]

Racial Unity in America

December 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

When asked the question, “What’s the biggest problem we face in America today?” what would your answer be? Some might say the economic status of our [...]