We live in an era where, in theory, we have accepted that all human beings are deserving of equal treatment—that skin color, national origin, language, accent, clothing, and other markers
After three weeks of Israel’s war, the devastation in Gaza has surpassed anything I have seen in 30 years as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon working in conflict. The sheer
Will New York perpetuate the shameful practices of the colonialist past—or take a stand for justice at last?
Watercolor renditions of orchids, rhododendrons, and other Indigenous blooms help protect the region’s floral biodiversity in the face of climate change.
Parents of disabled children are increasingly connecting with each other to help navigate the complex medical, social, and support systems they must access to care for their kids.
Grief not only reminds us that we have loved, it serves as an acknowledgement of our divine humanity.
India is among the most linguistically diverse countries in the world, but its Indigenous languages have been marginalized—along with those who speak them.
A coalition of churches has achieved some successes in resisting and mitigating against rent gouging and displacement after Hurricane Ian.
Wetlands and mangrove forests absorb water, waves, and salt to provide economic security for coastal communities.
How can we transform our relationship with pleasure after religious trauma?
Here we go again. On Sept. 12, soon-to-be-deposed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced an “impeachment investigation” into President Biden. McCarthy was clearly trying to appease the extreme right-wingers in his
Treatment programs rather than incarceration are far more effective for drug-related offenses.
And in spite of that, girls are increasingly outcompeting boys and turning into future leaders.
The “father of the atomic bomb” thought the only effective way to control it was through a global federal republican government.
New York is the first state to mandate renewable energy in a way that explicitly rejects the neoliberal obligation to put corporate profits first.
Expanded federal funding for child care ended Oct. 1, and in many cases, extended families, including grandparents, will shoulder the burden.
The climate emergency is here. Our political system isn’t responding at scale, so climate activists are stepping up their game.
Solitude can create something new out of the process of decay.
The people of Lāhainā are helping each other recover and design a future that is more sustainable for the land and its people.
Punishing ourselves through the deprivation of rest and pleasure won’t get us free.
The planning profession is rooted in principles that puts business ahead of people. Some people are beginning to push back.
As contract negotiations broke down, the United Auto Workers authorized a historic strike at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis factories.
Poet Alta Starr invites us to embrace the stillness of the quiet, fleeting moment between seasons as we approach the equinox.
Celebrating victories and decrying injustices, the march was a rallying cry for Indigenous rights.
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