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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

Taylor Schlitz: The glass ceiling is breaking in Minnesota. Now let’s look at the floor.

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By Haley Taylor Schlitz
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Taylor Schlitz: The glass ceiling is breaking in Minnesota. Now let’s look at the floor. Will having the state’s first woman governor mean an improvement in the lives of Minnesota women? That’s the question we should be asking these candidates. August 18, 2026 at 4:59AM Top: U.S. Senate candidates Michele Tafoya, left, and Peggy Flanagan. Bottom: Candidates for Minnesota governor Amy Klobuchar, left, and Lisa Demuth.
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The State of Black America is really about access

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By Haley Taylor Schlitz
| Insight News Verified
The National Urban League’s 2026 State of Black America asks a question that should make this country uncomfortable: Is the American Dream dead? The report does not answer that question with nostalgia or despair. It answers it with evidence.
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Minnesota votes. Why isn’t Black unemployment on the ballot?

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By Haley Taylor Schlitz
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Minnesota votes Tuesday. Is anyone talking about Black unemployment? Minnesota voters will go to the polls Tuesday to decide which candidates advance to the November general election. In the final days before a primary, candidates make their closing arguments. They talk about affordability, taxes, public safety, education and the economy. They tell voters they understand what families are experiencing and are prepared to fight for a more prosperous future.
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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.