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Haley Taylor Schlitz

(She/Her)
Minnesota, United States
As seen in: Medium, Yahoo News, Substack, The Minnesota Star Tribune, Ad Age, Teen Vogue, Yahoo, Common Dreams, Blavity, Fort Worth Star-Telegram and
Covers:  Generation Z, Public Policy, Politics, Elections, Education, African American Issues, Women's Issues
Attorney & Contributing columnist: Star Tribune, Insight News & TheHub.news

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Haley Taylor Schlitz’s Biography

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Haley Taylor Schlitz, celebrated for her insightful perspectives as a Generation Z Black woman, has recently embarked on a new venture as a recurring columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune. In her columns, Haley delves into the experiences and viewpoints of her generation, offering a fresh and compelling narrative on contemporary issues.

In February 2024, Haley achieved a significant milestone by joining the Minnesota State Bar, establishing herself as one of the youngest attorneys in the wor…

Haley Taylor Schlitz’s Journalist Portfolio

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Trump’s 50-year mortgage idea isn’t sitting right with Gen Z

Trump’s 50-year mortgage idea isn’t sitting right with Gen Z

Thanksgiving is the American holiday that gathers people around a table and asks us to remember why “home” is…

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Opinion | The unlucky generation? Gen Z's struggle to find work is real

Opinion | The unlucky generation? Gen Z's struggle to find work is real

The stories from frustrated young people and recruiters about how hard this job market is are all over TikTok.

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Opinion | From Columbine to Annunciation: The childhood we have accepted

Opinion | From Columbine to Annunciation: The childhood we have accepted

"A new generation, Gen Alpha, is now inheriting the same lessons, the same drills, the same dread," Haley Tay…

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Opinion | What we really inherit ― and what that American Eagle ad about 'great jeans' got wrong

Opinion | What we really inherit ― and what that American Eagle ad about 'great jeans' got wrong

Actress Sydney Sweeney's ad for the apparel company didn't sit right with me, Haley Taylor Schlitz writes. Ge…

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Opinion: What I took from Tuesday's vigil for Melissa Hortman at the Minnesota State Capitol

Opinion: What I took from Tuesday's vigil for Melissa Hortman at the Minnesota State Capitol

"There is something sacred about gathering like this. In a time when so much of public life feels loud and cr…

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A Black Gen Zer's message to brands: Cutting DEI policies comes at a cost

A Black Gen Zer's message to brands: Cutting DEI policies comes at a cost

This isn't just a marketing issue but a matter of respect, humanity and hope.

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Articles

When they show us who they are

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By Haley Taylor Schlitz
| Insight News Verified
Maya Angelou told us what to do. “When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” That wisdom feels painfully relevant after a UFC fighter stood at the White House and used a national microphone to spread a false, racist and misogynistic attack against former First Lady Michelle Obama. “Michelle Obama is a man,” he said. “Am I right, America?” There was nothing clever about it. Nothing funny. Nothing harmless. It was an old attack dressed up for a new political stage.
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Taylor Schlitz: We’re entering the season of America’s unfinished freedom

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By Haley Taylor Schlitz
| The Minnesota Star Tribune Verified
Taylor Schlitz: We’re entering the season of America’s unfinished freedom From Juneteenth to the 4th of July, now is a good time to ponder our country’s promises and failures, and where we should go from here. People march in the Lehigh Valley Juneteenth Parade on June 22, 2025, in Easton, Pennsylvania. (Amy Shortell/Tribune News Service) Comment Gift Share Juneteenth begins in sound. Music rising from a park stage. Children running through the grass.
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Taylor Schlitz: Interest in girls flag football is exploding. Time to make it a varsity sport.

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By Haley Taylor Schlitz
| The Minnesota Star Tribune Verified
Taylor Schlitz: Interest in girls flag football is exploding. Time to make it a varsity sport. The sport will make its debut in the 2028 Olympics. In the meantime, players are fighting for it to become a fully sanctioned sport by the Minnesota State High School League. "Football is not just another sport in America. It is ritual, family memory, school pride, community identity and cultural power," Haley Taylor Schlitz writes.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

No. Not sure I have even touched one.

How is social media changing news?

For Generation Z, social media drives how we receive news and information. This will force more news platforms to embrace social media.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

I focus on Generation Z so social media platforms are important for me when I write.
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