Anna’s Secret: The Dark Descent Of A Peculiar Friendship
What began as a lovely, but strange, long-distance friendship, takes a dark turn after an in-person encounter.
Stephanie Wellen Levine
Cheese Beats People: Seizing Joy At The Party Of Life
The importance of taking pleasures when you can, without worrying about societal expectations.
My Squelched Dream Of Intellectual Freedom
In universities and far beyond, ideas that reach past certain narrow boundaries are often squelched. I yearn for freedom of expression.
My Online Political Bullies: Bruised But Hoping For Peace
Despite my liberal bent, I was bullied online by left-wing authoritarians who didn’t like some of my ideas. Passions are raging in this political climate, but true learning can only come from calm and peace.
Did Elite Colleges’ Snubbing Of Working-Class Whites Boost Trump?
Elite colleges, which symbolize elite culture in many Americans’ minds, often seem particularly unwelcoming to people from white working class backgrounds. Could this shed insight on Trump’s victory?
I Want So Badly To Believe. So Why Am I So Scared?
Nothing scares me more than thinking that this life is all there is… except believing that it isn’t.
God Needs A Grade In My Class
We’re used to the idea that God might grade our performance. This teacher has decided to flip the script.
OK Was The New Euphoria: My Journey Into Klonopin
Klonopin was gloriously calming during times of grief and anxiety… but then I discovered a horrible risk.
Philosophizing Under A Tree And Other Visions Of The Ideal School
Our current schools too often descend into dryness, dullness, and homogenization. Alternative systems thrive and offer many ideas for change. Let’s pursue the dream of inspiring schools that allow all minds, including the quirkiest ones, to flourish.
Dear God: Please Make These Changes To The World
Some ideas to go in God’s suggestion box. Because, after all, everything can be improved. Including all of reality.