Rare Staff
Kaylen Tanner
Kaylen Tanner is a associate editor for Rare. She grew up in East Africa where she developed a passion for international relations and the role of culture in politics. Kaylen earned a B.A. in Media Studies from Wheaton College, and spent a semester studying Middle East conflict in Palestine. She loves traveling and playing the devils advocate on any given topic.
Rare News
Russian media’s depiction of Obama and American politics 30 years from now is sure to offend him
Rare News
Guess who is now banned from a Florida city for the dangers he poses? Hint: he’s running for president
Rare Animals
This little monkey wasn’t made for the snow, but that doesn’t stop him from trying to explore it
People
These three little girls were brought to tears by what they discovered under the Christmas tree
Rare News
Detailed report looks at the methods used to spread ISIS propaganda on this social media website
Rare Animals
This elephants herd was determined not to leave behind the littlest member of the group facing a big problem
Rare News
Fox News’ Shepard Smith says there is one indisputable fact about mass shootings in America
Rare News
Court orders regarding a nativity scene in a local Christmas Spectacular have some people pretty upset
Caught on video
Police body cam shows what lead up to the shooting of this man armed with a pellet gun
Rare News
These students are comparing a specific part of their education experience to prison, and they have a point
People
This pizza delivery man was completely shocked by what a church did and breaks into tears retelling it
Rare Life
This pediatrician claims to teach the secret all mothers want to know — how to quiet a crying baby
Crime and punishment
Police busted a man with 51 turtles — where he hid them is nothing short of bizarre
Caught on video
This dash cam caught a run-in between an officer and a surprisingly agile local resident who fled the site
People
This grieving mother received a text from her dead son and it turned out to be a big blessing
Rare News
The person behind racial kill threats on this college campus was the last person students expected
Rare News
After killing a pedestrian in a street race, what this rich kid took time to do is ridiculous
Rare News
College president writes a scathing open letter to student who felt offended and it goes viral
Rare News
Police convicted of illegally smuggling this addictive substance that people eat every day
Rare News
This Senator’s medical issues seem really convenient in the face of domestic abuse charges