On Renaming Birds: The Dangers of Righting Wrongs By Erasing History
Last November, I received an email from the American Ornithological Society (AOS) announcing a new…
Susana RinderleJanuary 16, 2024
Why Racism Persists: Analysis of An Incident
It was a sunny Saturday morning and I’d just walked into the gym. The vibe…
Susana RinderleOctober 18, 2023
I Survived Suicide: Five Phrases I Never Want to Hear Again
I knew I was in real trouble. I’d felt overwhelmed, trapped, and alone before. I’d…
Susana RinderleSeptember 22, 2023
When “Normal” is Healthy … and When It’s Dangerous
“I can’t sleep,” said Sarah*. “I keep seeing his hands in gloves, grabbing the merchandise!”…
Susana RinderleSeptember 12, 2023
Sometimes Defeat Is The Answer
For much of my life, fall has been a rough season. Fall has brought the…
Susana RinderleJuly 27, 2023
Trichotillomania and Me: How a BFRB Both Scarred and Saved Me
Trichotillomania began haunting me when I was ten. I was sitting in my fourth grade…
Susana RinderleOctober 4, 2022
After 30 years, I Left Diversity Work. These Are the Five Awkward Reasons.
“But I thought our job was to put ourselves out of business!” My objection was…
Susana RinderleMay 25, 2022
One important, overlooked reason the U.S. is in trouble: Mistrust
The poor man sounded exasperated. There were a bunch of letters after his name, and…
Susana RinderleDecember 16, 2021
She Could Have Been Me: From Beloved Mentor to Familiar Monster
Edgar was one of my firsts. Decades ago, he became my first boss, first mentor,…
Susana RinderleJune 9, 2021
AI is our attempt to create a god that already exists
I remember the exact moment I fell in love with my boyfriend, Josh. It was…
Susana RinderleApril 5, 2021









