Dear Fellow Men, It’s Time We Break Our Silence
Speaking out when we see misogyny in action isn’t an affront to other men. It’s an invitation to do better.
Health & Happiness
Why Economic Equality Won’t Fix Mental Health Care
Mental illness doesn’t discriminate based on your bank account, but treatment is much more difficult to access when you’re living in poverty.
As Fathers, We Must Commit to Dismantling the Patriarchy
White men, many of us fathers, have viciously held on to power but neglected to use it to make things better for other parents and children.
Here’s What Fat Acceptance Is—and Isn’t
Sizeism is everywhere in our culture, from the workplace to the playground. It’s time to change that.
Everyone Knows the Benefits of Meal-Sharing. Here’s How to Actually Do It
This organization offers a free toolkit for anyone wanting to host a family or community dinner.
A Graceful Exit: Taking Charge at the End of Life
How can we break the silence about what happens when we’re dying?
7 Times “Game of Thrones” Taught You Kindness and You Didn’t Even Notice
Yes, even on HBO’s notoriously violent and cynical hit series.
Stop Ignoring Mothering as Work
No one should be forced to mother, but women who choose that journey deserve political, social, and structural support.
What Happens When Old and Young Connect
Intergenerational relationships are a critical ingredient in well-being, research shows, particularly as we age.
Rising Sea Levels: The View from a Canoe
Decades ago, the legendary journey of the open-ocean canoe Hokule‘a revealed secrets of Hawai‘i’s past and sparked pride in native culture. Now, a voyage around the world offers a new generation lessons about Earth’s uncertain future.
The Social Science Behind How Change Happens
Saying what we believe may be the first step to social change.
The History and Political Power of Black Motherhood
Author Dani McClain wants us to stop pathologizing Black mothers’ experiences in this country.
A Survivor on Speaking Out Against Shame, Silence, and Sexual Assault
I caused a stir in India when I spoke out against rape culture, shaming, and silence. Thirty years later, I found the strength to do it all over again—this time to an international audience.
The Trauma of Toxic Masculinity
What really lies beneath the anger and aggression of traditional White masculinity.
Inside Science Fiction’s Compassionate Revolution
The field celebrates a diverse universe of rising stars and celebrates hope with a new subgenre.
Fire Survivors Help Each Other—and Find Some Healing in the Process
For wildfire survivors, helping and connecting with others is crucial to their ongoing recovery.
Why 30 Minutes of Nature a Day Is So Good for Your Health
Science is showing how immersion in nature speeds healing and acts as an antidote for many ailments.
What Is Mud’s Dirty Little Secret?
For thousands of years, it’s been wallowed in and slathered on for both medicine and beauty. Science says it works.
For Black Women, Reproductive Justice Is About More Than High-Risk Pregnancies
Infertility affects Black women twice as much as other women—and they’re less likely to seek assistance.
What This Year’s World Happiness Report Reveals About Our National Well-Being
When governments take care of us, we take care of each other. And the U.S. is struggling.
Your New Healthy Habits? They’re Ancient
These early Native traditions spur physical well-being.
8 Must-Reads by Women Who Take on White Supremacy and Patriarchal Power
These authors pull no punches in tackling head-on the topics of race, gender, and justice.
This Is How Borrowing Things From Our Neighbors Strengthens Society
Research shows that small talk and casual connections create happy communities and less-lonely individuals.
Look Out, Email. Handwritten Letters Are Making a Comeback
Pen pal clubs are growing across the U.S. But it’s not just the older generations who are joining them.
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