Author

Inas Younis
Inas Younis was born in Mosul, Iraq, and emigrated to the United States as a child. She is a writer and commentator who has been widely published in various magazines, websites and anthologies. Her work has been featured by the Unicorn Theatre, and she is the co-author of several children's books, including the forthcoming title, Strangers in Jerusalem.
In this season of love, caring can seem especially distant. Let’s rebuild bonds.
By: Inas Younis - February 12, 2023
With Valentine’s Day approaching, it seems appropriate to write something from the heart, even if I am feeling a bit heartbroken right now. The last few days have been heavy. A natural disaster has killed more than 20,000 people and left hundreds of thousands homeless across Syria and neighboring Turkey. The death toll continues to […]
In Overland Park and beyond, kindness is our brand in a challenging world
By: Inas Younis - December 4, 2022
Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the conversation about how public policies affect the day-to-day lives of people throughout our state. Inas Younis was born in Mosul, Iraq, and emigrated to the United States as a child. She is a writer and commentator who has been widely published […]
Why don’t Kansas candidates show up to engage? Here are 10 reasons.
By: Inas Younis - October 30, 2022
Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the conversation about how public policies affect the day-to-day lives of people throughout our state. Inas Younis was born in Mosul, Iraq, and emigrated to the United States as a child. She is a writer and commentator who has been widely published […]
With another Sept. 11 passed, let’s dedicate ourselves to faith without fear in Kansas and world
By: Inas Younis - September 18, 2022
Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the conversation about how public policies affect the day-to-day lives of people throughout our state. Inas Younis was born in Mosul, Iraq, and emigrated to the United States as a child. She is a writer and commentator who has been widely published […]
The fight for special education is worth it — for families and Kansas’ future
By: Inas Younis - June 26, 2022
Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the conversation about how public policies affect the day-to-day lives of people throughout our state. Inas Younis was born in Mosul, Iraq, and emigrated to the United States as a child. She is a writer and commentator who has been widely published […]
We must build a better path through a culture that damages Kansas teens’ mental health
By: Inas Younis - May 29, 2022
Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the conversation about how public policies affect the day-to-day lives of people throughout our state. Inas Younis was born in Mosul, Iraq, and emigrated to the United States as a child. She is a writer and commentator who has been widely published […]
Grappling with democracy taught this Kansas resident an important lesson: Politics should be boring
By: Inas Younis - April 14, 2022
Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the conversation about how public policies affect the day-to-day lives of people throughout our state. Inas Younis was born in Mosul, Iraq, and emigrated to the United States as a child. She is a writer and commentator who has been widely published […]