For Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, shooting this funny, intimate film was a healing experience.
Whether the crisis is AIDS or cyber-bullying, Pregones Theater’s empathy-based theater techniques help young people rehearse for action.
Under pressure from students and community members, Northwestern University and University of Denver take the first steps towards righting historic wrongs.
This award-winning author explains how fantasy and science fiction writers can stand up to the corporate system.
These herbs aren't just for cooking—here's how you can use them to treat ailments from asthma to anxiety.
The 19th century populists gave us co-ops and workers' rights. Here's how we can build on their work to solve 21st century problems.
In West Virginia, Solar Holler helps nonprofits install solar panels for less than the price of a cup of coffee.
The Nuclear Freeze Campaign of the 1980s saved the world from nuclear war. Here's what today's climate activists can learn from its success.
When my family's dog passed away, I was faced with the question of how to talk to my children about sadness and death.
This best-selling author explains why blame is bad for us and our relationships.
South Africans surprised everyone by transitioning to a relatively peaceful post-apartheid society. Here’s what Americans can learn.
Will young activists do anything to stop oil drilling in the Arctic?
When my mom had a medical emergency on Mother's Day, I was reminded to cherish the time I have with her.
We embarked upon a journey to test whether two people could come to grips with deep, traumatic, historic wounds and find healing. We had no idea where we would end up.
The father and daughter recently published The Book of Forgiving, a guide to help perpetrators and victims embrace their mutual humanity.
Who ruined Mad Max’s world? The new film isn't afraid to lay blame — and suggest a way forward.
Tired of the lack of understanding with traditional "Get well soon" cards, Emily McDowell decided to create an alternative.
At Minnesota’s 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—And Thousands of People Are Watching
Texas-born Jackson Bird waited 25 years to come out. Here's why he did it online.
How the country heats its homes, and another 23 facts about our world today.
Much as blight can be contagious, so can renewal. How grassroots community groups are saving neighborhoods and building new businesses.
Tourists spend $400 more per trip on average when their trips focus on history and culture. That could be a big opportunity for West Virginia's changing economy.
The "Robin Hood" tax on stock transactions would make education at public four-year colleges free.
In Albert Lea, Minnesota, residents rejuvenated their rural community through increased physical activity.
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.
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