Inspiring People

Rabbi Pankon was a brilliant Judaic scholar, but he was also my friend.

Mary Oliver’s poems are radical in their wonder and gratitude in an age of cynicism and consumerism.

The recently deceased Ursula K Le Guin’s imaginative writing was a form of activism.

Random acts of kindness to inspire you!

Rosa Luxemburg was a lifelong enemy of nationalism, championing international solidarity in pursuit of freedom and justice for all.

While Dr. King’s speech spoke of optimistic dreams, he was committed to doing the work it took to make the real world better.

Emma Goldman dedicated her life to fighting for equal rights for oppressed groups.

Until his death in the concentration camps, Janus Korczak dedicated his entire life to making sure that children were protected and respected.

Three times in history that a cosmetic change bettered the world.

Unpacking a confusing quote by Confucius.