PinnedWhy I Wrote “The Daughters of Kobani”Every great story starts with an unanswerable question. The question I set out to answer with the book The Daughters of Kobani: How on…Feb 22, 2021Feb 22, 2021
On the women who fought the Islamic State’s territory — and won.The story of America’s partners in the ISIS fight cannot be told without talking about the role of the women who led in battle against men…Oct 22, 20191Oct 22, 20191
Remembrance: Writing Advice From An American Who Made a Difference.In 2009 Nancy Dupree and I sat across a Kabul table filled with tea cups and a plate of poundcake she liked.Sep 25, 2017Sep 25, 2017
Published inGalleysPatriotism, Feminism, and the Way We Think About Our War StoriesI have spent the last three years reporting, writing, and sharing a military story. A story of war. A story of love. A story of friendship…Apr 12, 2016Apr 12, 2016
Published inGalleysThe New Face of Special Ops: WomenA story of friendship, courage, and valorApr 30, 2015Apr 30, 2015
Malala’s MessageWhy the world should care about Malala — and all the girls like her, all around the worldDec 10, 2014Dec 10, 2014