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How to Be Kind to People You Disagree With During an Election Year: Tips From Experts

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, it may feel like Americans are more divided than ever, despite recent evidence suggesting we’re surprisingly aligned on a vast number of issues. Yet dating as far back as the 1796 face-off between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, U.S. political campaigns have been hotbeds for quarrels and contempt among […]

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“Poetry in Motion”: Portrait Collection Highlights Nearly 100 of America’s Endangered Languages

In Koasati, which is spoken in Louisiana and parts of Texas, the word “ihoochastontihchotok” means “bringing time back from the past to now.” It’s one of nearly 100 terms from an equal number of languages represented in author and photographer B.A. Van Sise’s latest book.  On the National Language, out Sept. 28, features evocative portraits

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“Humans Are Wired for Connection”: Why We Feel Grief When Our Favorite TV Shows End

The age of reboots has been upon us for a while now, with series like Will & Grace, Sex and the City, Full House, and Frasier retooled and in our living rooms after yearslong absences. Many factors play into the prevalence of sequels, but the trend may speak in part to how devastated viewers were

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Why You Should Take Up a Side Hustle, Beyond the Boost to Your Bank Account

Around 36% of American adults are earning money through a side hustle, per a 2024 Bankrate survey, bringing in an average of $891 a month. And while the idea of working before or after your full-time job may not instantly sound appealing, the benefits of doing so extend beyond more financial flexibility and freedom.  Whether

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With Eye-Popping Street Installations, French Artist JR Seeks to Unite People Across Divides

“Can Art Change the World?” That’s the name of the nonprofit French photographer and collagist JR set up to empower communities through art and education. It’s also a question the 41-year-old — whose provocative black-and-white street installations grace buildings across the globe — continually addresses in his work.  JR is a social activist; the winner

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Library of Things: The Institutions Helping Borrowers Save Money and Reduce Waste

Why buy when you can borrow? That’s the motto and model of the Library of Things. Instead of loaning out books, these institutions — the likes of which have been cropping up all over the world in recent years — loan out household products.  Though the concept has been around for decades (tool libraries are

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“Underconsumption Core” Is the Sustainable New Trend Saving Young People Money

In a positive turn of events, it’s getting less cool for content creators to share videos of shopping hauls and more cool to encourage their followers to save money and practice sustainability. The shift is an offshoot of the de-influencing movement, and proponents are calling it “underconsumption core.”  In one recent viral video, a young

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How Do You Set Kids Up for Economic Upward Mobility? Parental Employment Is a Key Factor

We’ve all heard of the economic ladder, but what exactly makes it easier (or harder) to climb to a higher rung? For over a decade, Harvard University economist Raj Chetty and a team of researchers have been investigating that question. And they found a potential answer in parental employment rates.  In a recent study, the

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Nearly 90 Years After Amelia Earhart’s Disappearance, Her Legacy Soars in a Tiny Kansas Town

Atchison, Kansas, is a small town with a big place in history — it proudly stands as the birthplace of Amelia Earhart, the pioneering aviator who captivated the world before her mysterious disappearance in 1937. Nearly 90 years later, her presence is still felt in the community, and the impact would be hard to miss. 

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“Be the Kindest”: Kathie Lee Gifford Opens Up About Success, Overcoming Hardships

Kathie Lee Gifford has been a constant fixture in countless Americans’ lives for decades, delving into everything from music and comedy to acting, writing, and, of course, the world of daytime television, where she’d become an iconic morning talk show host. She spent 15 years co-helming Live With Regis and Kathie Lee before taking the reins

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