Most people think of learning disabilities as something that involves a difficulty with learning verbal skills. Turns out, there are other learning disabilities, which Stephanie Wellen Levine opens up about in this very personal essay.
I’m naturally a carrot person (someone who prefers to give rewards for good behavior), but it seems that sticks (threat of punishment for bad behavior) are much more effective. What do I do now?
The first question everyone asked after the existence of gravity waves were proved was: “How is this useful to?” To which Geoff Mitelman answers: “It matters even if it IS ‘useless.'”
We used to think imaginary friends were a reason to be concerned. Now we know they are so much more than that. And it’s time we thought of them in a spiritual context as well.
What Trump’s recent run-in with the Pope can teach us about how we approach religion as a nation. And how we can fix it (Yeah, it’s a problem).
Is it possible for science to teach us life lessons?
Maybe Trump doesn’t have the wisdom of Yoda… but there is something about the effect he has on the people who have come to love him that is very Yoda-esque.
When his parents passed away, leaving him with a collection of mementos, Matt was suddenly confronted with how… and why… he saves the things he does.
She spoke with Jesus regularly. She had spiritual visions. She constantly challenged the Christian medieval authorities and somehow survived. This is the little known story of mystic, pilgrim, and self-confessed lech, Margery Kempe.
It’s time to use our voices… to speak about why voices matter.