What the Garden-Hacking Grandmas and Grandpas of South Korea Know
Gardening here is not a hobby. It comes from the realization within people that there is inherent value in tending a garden and taking time to be a part of nature.
Health & Happiness
Fight Fascism With a Dance Party
Where fascism aims to instill fear, joy is the perfect resistance.
Why Police Violence Against Women of Color Stays Hidden
Data show more Black men are killed at higher rates than women, but police-misconduct attorney Andrea Ritchie says that doesn鈥檛 tell the whole story.
The Podcast Taking on Racism in the Food Industry
A chef and journalist started 鈥淭he Racist Sandwich Podcast鈥� to address inequity in the restaurant industry. Today, it鈥檚 winning award nominations and fans worldwide.
How Horror Films Are Bringing 麻豆社事件 Gender Equality to Hollywood
A new study finds that horror is the only film genre where women appear and speak as often as men.
Decolonize Your Diet
Love your Mexican food? Traditional indigenous food from Mexico is misunderstood in the U.S.鈥攁nd is actually among the world鈥檚 healthiest.
Cruel to Be Kind? When It鈥檚 OK to Make Someone Feel Bad
Research suggests sometimes inducing a little negative emotion in someone else can improve their long-term well-being.
Your Chocolate Might Have Survived This Fungus in Ecuador
Half of all cacao grown in Ecuador is ruined by a disease called frosty pod rot. But farmers, exporters, and chocolate-makers are finding sustainable ways to combat it.
Nostalgia Isn鈥檛 Just an Escape鈥擲cience Says It鈥檚 Important for Coping, Too
The bittersweet benefits of yearning for the past.
Trumpcare Is Not the Health Plan We Need (but Neither Is the ACA)
Under both GOP plans, we鈥檒l have high costs, spotty coverage, and ad hoc solutions鈥攚hich we have enough of already.
Call for Submissions: How Can Our Economy Spark Joy?
Send us your ideas by August 18.
Why You Should Take a Real Lunch Break
According to a new study, we concentrate better and feel less stressed when we fully detach from work and enjoy a real breather.
How to Handle a Toxic Relationship
When a relationship is causing you stress and suffering, follow these five steps to find peace for yourself.
Blackfeet Researcher Leads Her Tribe Back to Traditional Foods
Forced assimilation destroyed most nations鈥� diets, but now Native youth are learning to integrate local foods back into their daily lives.
Undocumented and Transgender
A creative support system鈥攊ncluding housing, legal aid, and training for detention centers鈥攅merges to address the unique challenges of LGBTQ immigrants.
Facebook May Fuel New Mothers鈥� Insecurity
How new moms spend their time on social networking sites can affect their well-being and adjustment to parenthood.
Why You Want One of These Dutch Weed Burgers
The hamburger is an icon of the meat-eating world, making it the perfect vehicle to introduce seaweed and the wonders of maritime farming.
How an Ancient Singing Tradition Helps People Cope With Trauma in the Modern World
In Finland, lament singing is experiencing a revival, one sad song at a time.
Black Teen Suicide Rate Has Doubled. Here Are 5 Ways to Help
鈥淚t鈥檚 so important for people of color to educate themselves on the prevalence of mental illness. We are not exempt. We are human.鈥�
For All the Single Ladies Not Ready to Have Babies, Here鈥檚 an Option
Apple and Facebook offer egg freezing in their employee health benefits. But what about the rest of us?
To Regain People鈥檚 Trust, the Democratic Party Must Support Single-Payer
Nearly 60 percent of Americans want Medicare for All. Democrats must support it, too.
Race, Love, and the Struggle We Must Win
This 86-year-old civil rights leader believes reconciliation is the only way forward.
How Public Money Supports Big Pharma
Public money and public universities boost Big Pharma鈥檚 profits, so shouldn鈥檛 the public be able to afford the drugs?
Why Drug Prices in the U.S. Are Ridiculous
Taxpayer money provides the research for Big Pharma鈥檚 drugs, so shouldn鈥檛 the public be able to afford them?
The Urban Common Spaces That Show Us We Belong to Something Larger
We must protect the parks, pathways, and gardens that connect us to each other and to the ecosystems of our home.
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