What Would It Take to Amend the Constitution?
It’s not easy to change the Constitution—and that’s exactly what the Framers intended.
“I Tried a Bidet and I’ll Never Use Toilet Paper Again”
A bidet has been a pleasant alternative to using toilet paper, which has been in low supply everywhere due to...
I’m a Shooting Survivor—and I Am Looking for More Than Just “Thoughts and Prayers”
How many more people have to die before we take action?
I Grew Up Thinking Guns Were a God-Given Right: Here’s Why I’ve Changed My Mind
Sometimes the ideas you're taught as a child just aren't true.
Italy Has a Gun Culture but No Mass Shootings—Here’s Why
Italians own an estimated 8.6 million guns, but we've never had a single school shooting. Not one.
What Life After COVID Could Look Like
Life certainly looks a lot different than it once did. Here’s how our new normal might continue to evolve in...
50 Asian-Owned Companies You Can Support Right Now
Supporting Asian-owned companies now and forever!
55 Books by Black Authors That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf
On the hunt for standout books by Black authors? These engaging and powerful stories will stay with you long after...
Dozens of My Friends Have Had Coronavirus—Here’s What They Want You to Know
One by one, I've watched friends and family members contract, spread, and battle coronavirus. They've shared their stories in the...
This Is the Only Thing That Helped Me Stop Doomscrolling
When the news is always urgent and always awful, it’s easy to get sucked in. But when it starts to...
The 14 Best Good News Stories from 2022 You Might Have Missed
Stop doomscrolling! Lift your spirits with good news stories that prove the world is full of inspiring people.
What Is “Doomscrolling”—and How Can You Stop the Cycle?
Up late reading bad news on your phone again? Here's how to stop the unhealthy habit of doomscrolling.
12 Things That Could Get You Banned from a Plane
From major news stories to first-person accounts, here are some real reasons people have been barred (or almost barred) from...
12 Common Examples of Microaggressions—and How to Respond to Them
Not sure what a microaggression is? We asked experts to share some common microaggression examples and tips on what to...
Why It Took Me Over 25 Years to Finally Embrace My Latinx Identity
It took walking away from a "dream" job and leaving the United States in 2015 for me to finally embrace...
This Is What Institutional Racism Actually Means
It's so much more than dirty looks and a nasty N-word. Institutional racism is a racial caste system that continues...
13 of the Most Bizarre Events of 2020 (That Have Nothing to Do with the Pandemic)
This year has been exhausting—and really weird.
10 Best Neck Gaiters for Coronavirus Protection
Some neck gaiters can be safe and effective face coverings for coronavirus protection if worn correctly. Here are some of...
Here’s What Happens If a President Won’t Leave Office
It's more complicated than you might think.
10 Everyday Examples of the Glaring Reality of White Privilege
Chances are, if you're tired of hearing about White privilege, you've probably spent a lifetime benefiting from it.
11 Signs You May Have Already Had COVID-19
You felt lousy, you had trouble breathing—did you have COVID-19? Here's what the experts say you should look for if...
What Would Happen If the U.S. Stopped Minting Coins?
The global pandemic has led to a coin shortage in the United States. But why do we need coins at...
My Parents Are Racist—Here’s How I Deal With It
It took me years to realize that growing up in pre-apartheid South Africa explains my parent's racism but it doesn't...
Raising Prices During a State of Emergency: What’s Legal and What’s Not?
Concerned about price gouging during a pandemic? Find out about the definition, dangers, and laws—or lack thereof.
8 Red Flags Voter Suppression Is Happening in Your Area—And How to Make Sure You Can Cast a Vote
Voter suppression is almost as old as America itself. Here's how to resist it in 2020.
Here’s How Much the Coronavirus Is Costing the World (So Far)
Millions remain out of work, industries are losing billions, and that's just the beginning.
What Happens to Birds in a Hurricane?
Find out how powerful hurricanes impact songbirds, seabirds and more, and learn how you can help in the aftermath.
This City Has the Highest Hurricane Risk on the East Coast
Is your home at risk?
