Nicole Russell is a columnist at USA TODAY and a mother of four who lives in Texas. Contact her at nrussell@gannett.com and follow her on X, formerly Twitter: @russell_nm. Sign up for her weekly newsletter, The Right Track, here.
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The Right Track: I saw Biden's open border. Trump secured it.
I'm tired of how society treats boys like mineNicole Russell
Trump did more good in 100 days than Biden did in four yearsNicole Russell
The Right Track: Trump is playing hardball on immigration and tariffs
What do Democrats get wrong in Abrego Garcia case? Almost everything.Nicole Russell
Trump's Harvard fight exposes its exclusion of conservativesNicole Russell
Shapiro attack was antisemitism, not just political violenceNicole Russell
The Right Track: Here's why Easter is so powerful to me
Happy tax day, America! You're being robbed.Nicole Russell
Women were told equality would bring us happiness. Why hasn't it?Nicole Russell
The Right Track: Disqualified fencer stood up for women. It's inspiring.
Trump gambles everything on tariffs. I hope it pays off.Nicole Russell
Truth comes out: Democrats lied to us about Biden's failing healthNicole Russell
Elon Musk is an unelected genius. He's not the problem.Nicole Russell
The Right Track: Is Chappell Roan right about parenting 'hell'?
Vance is the future of the GOP – not TrumpNicole Russell
I'm tired of being mocked because I support TrumpNicole Russell
'Adolescence' preaches on toxic masculinity. As a mom, it made me mad.Nicole Russell
The Right Track: Democrats can't win, so they choose cruelty instead
Trump has America on the right track. My mind is blown.Nicole Russell
Trump team screwed up with Signal fiasco. GOP should own up to it.Nicole Russell
The Right Track: Left cheers Tesla's temporary decline. It's twisted.
I've learned that parenting is about letting go as my oldest turns 18Nicole Russell
Will Trump cause a recession? I'm confident better days are ahead.Nicole Russell
Even 'White Lotus' gets it: Yes, we really voted for thisNicole Russell
The Right Track: What liberals get wrong about Khalil's arrest
Dump the Education Department? As a mom, I say about time.Nicole Russell
The Right Track: Trump's unabashed patriotism is refreshing
Triumphant Trump shines while petty Democrats cling to losing positionNicole Russell
Trump isn't wrong about the need to end Russia's war in UkraineNicole Russell
Gabby Petito series on Netflix is heartbreaking but essential viewingNicole Russell
The Right Track: What Hamas did to Bibas family should horrify us all
Why are young liberal women so unhappy?Nicole Russell
Musk is heavy-handed, but US needs DOGE to cut deficitNicole Russell
A baby and a 4-year-old were murdered. Why is the left silent?Nicole Russell
The Right Track: Trump is changing America for the better
Vance stood for American values in Europe. I'm cheering him on.Nicole Russell
This isn't a constitutional crisis. It's a liberation.Nicole Russell
The Right Track: I don't get the Valentine's Day hype
How Trump can be the transformative president America needs nowNicole Russell
Go, Elon: Musk brings balance to our unchecked federal governmentNicole Russell
The Right Track: As a mom, I support Trump's moves to protect women
Trump is going to the Super Bowl. He should – he won.Nicole Russell
Gutting USAID isn't inhumane. It's good government.Nicole Russell
Voters like me want Trump to fix economy, not threaten tariffsNicole Russell
As a mom, I'm glad Trump blocked transgender medical care on childrenNicole Russell
The Right Track: Progressive states are out of step with America
Why did Trump try to freeze spending? Here are 1.8 trillion reasons.Nicole Russell
Trump plays hardball on immigration. I'm glad he's enforcing our laws.Nicole Russell
I banned my kids from social media. It's the best decision for them.Nicole Russell