My High School Faked a Massacre
After Columbine, the writer participated in what was then a rare simulated shooter drill. Today, they're an all-too-common practice even preschoolers are subjected to.
Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey
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Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey is a freelance writer, editor, and communications strategist in Philadelphia. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, walking her dog, and getting mad at the Internet. Follow her: @jillianivey
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Father's Day is here, and once again, my husband and I remain childless.
Mets Player Daniel Murphy Is A Winner, Despite Being on a Losing Team
The MLB player was publicly criticized for missing Opening Day to take a three-day paternity leave. Shame on fans, shame on the press!
Botox Saved My Sex Life
When a chronic pain syndrome made sex excruciating, our writer found relief from the most surprising source.