Ingrid Jacques has worked in journalism for nearly two decades. Prior to starting at USA TODAY in May 2022, she served as a columnist and deputy editorial page editor at The Detroit News, where she spent 12 years as a member of the editorial board. She has written frequently on Michigan and national politics, with a focus on education and cultural issues. In addition to The Detroit News, her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, National Review (online), the Washington Examiner, Real Clear Politics, and the Weekly Standard, among others. A native of Salem, Oregon, Ingrid has a degree in English from Hillsdale College and a master’s in journalism from Michigan State University. She currently lives in Metro Detroit with her husband.