Bikesharing Trends to Watch in 2015
There are a number of bikesharing trends to be excited about this year, from better technology to increased access in low-income communities.
Health & Happiness
Finding a House That Fits Is About More Than Just Size
Going from a suburban Versailles to a cabin in the woods was just what I needed to find home.
How Buying the Local Post Office Will Help My Family Farm and Small Town Survive
I never thought farming would mean owning a post office. But looking at my community and our need to define ourselves as a place, that seems to be our family farm's next job.
Why Bree Newsome鈥檚 Action Was the 鈥淎mazing Grace鈥� I Needed
She showed us that we liberate ourselves through our actions. She reminded us, in the midst of deep sorrow, that we, who want to see a better America, must keep living, fighting, breathing, doing.
A Rabbi’s Plea: We Need Slavery Reparations In Order to Move Forward
It鈥檚 clear that the trauma of slavery continues to impact the contemporary American psyche.
How My Family Farm Is Like a Team of Superheros
As I begin to take over my parent鈥檚 farm, I鈥檝e learned how important it is for my family to celebrate our strengths, acknowledge our weaknesses, and work together as a team.
How a White Supremacist Became a Civil Rights Activist
The story of a KKK leader鈥檚 transformation shows us that we need not live forever with the kind of violence we saw in Charleston last week.
10 Things I Swore I鈥檇 Never Do As A Parent鈥擜nd What I Learned From Doing Them Anyway
When it was my turn to raise kids, I was certain I鈥檇 get it all right. But parenting doesn鈥檛 happen by the book.
Things White People Should Never Say
鈥淚鈥檓 not racist, but...鈥� and other things to avoid saying when talking about race.
Video: How to Pickle Beets
The simple and easy way to pickle your beets at home.
“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” Director on Making the Quirky Film that Became a Sundance Hit
For Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, shooting this funny, intimate film was a healing experience.
5 Medicinal Herbs Already Growing in Your Backyard
These herbs aren't just for cooking鈥攈ere's how you can use them to treat ailments from asthma to anxiety.
How Do You Say Goodbye to a Family Pet?
When my family's dog passed away, I was faced with the question of how to talk to my children about sadness and death.
Can America Heal Its Racial Wounds? We Asked Desmond Tutu and His Daughter
South Africans surprised everyone by transitioning to a relatively peaceful post-apartheid society. Here鈥檚 what Americans can learn.
Like to Blame Others When Bad Things Happen? Here’s What You’re Missing Out On
This best-selling author explains why blame is bad for us and our relationships.
The Radical Homemaker鈥檚 Guide to Watching Your Parents Age
When my mom had a medical emergency on Mother's Day, I was reminded to cherish the time I have with her.
His Ancestors Were Slave Traders and Hers Were Slaves. What They Learned About Healing from a Roadtrip
We embarked upon a journey to test whether two people 聴could come to grips with deep, traumatic, historic wounds and find healing. We had no idea where we would end up.
Audio: Desmond Tutu and His Daughter Mpho On How the U.S. Can Heal From Racial Wounds
The father and daughter recently published The Book of Forgiving, a guide to help perpetrators and victims embrace their mutual humanity.
This Cancer Survivor Makes Greeting Cards for When 鈥淕et Well鈥� Won鈥檛 Cut It
Tired of the lack of understanding with traditional "Get well soon" cards, Emily McDowell decided to create an alternative.
What It鈥檚 Like to Be Gay at a Christian College鈥擶here It鈥檚 a Reportable Offense
At Minnesota鈥檚 Bethel University, homosexuality has long been considered a character flaw. But these days, students are not so sure.
This Harry Potter Enthusiast Just Came Out as Trans on YouTube鈥擜nd Thousands of People Are Watching鈥�
Texas-born Jackson Bird waited 25 years to come out. Here's why he did it online.
These Minnesotans Boosted Walking in Their Small Town by 70 Percent. Here’s How.
In Albert Lea, Minnesota, residents rejuvenated their rural community through increased physical activity.
Chicago Just Became the First U.S. City to Pay Reparations to Victims of Police Torture
For nearly 20 years, officers of the Chicago Police Department tortured more than 100 people. How survivors and their lawyers won a decades-long fight.
A Brief History of Happiness: How America Lost Track of the Good Life鈥攁nd Where to Find It Now
For decades, we've been taught that economic growth and buying more stuff will make us happy鈥攚hile trashing the planet. The good news is, there鈥檚 a better kind of happy: It starts with meaningful work, loving relationships, and a thriving natural world.
What If Your Hometown Became “America’s Rape Capital”?
Missoula has a problem鈥攋ust like every college town in America. A sociologist weighs in on Jon Krakauer's new book about sexual assault at the University of Montana.
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