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Republicans are Revolting Against Donald Trump
Republicans are organizing to defeat the GOP in their own party. We talked to a few of them. Follow the Lincoln Project, Republicans Voters Against Trump, or any number of the well-known Republican groups that are voicing their disapproval of Donald Trump on social media and elsewhere, […]

Pushing Through Decision Paralysis
Sometimes the greatest challenge is just getting started. By Abigail Bassett OCT 2, 2020 Every single day we make choices that are both simple and complex. What to eat for dinner, what to do with our downtime, how to engage with loved ones, even whether to […]

How to Manage Friendships During COVID-19
Now, more than ever, we need the support of our friends, but it can be tough to stay close when you can’t meet up in person. Here’s are some ways to nourish your friendships during in the era of safer-at-home. By Abigail Bassett SEP 24, 2020 […]

The Best Houseplant Subscriptions for All Your Indoor Gardening Needs
Bringing plants into your home can have a positive impact on your mental health. Here’s a list of some great subscription services. By Abigail Bassett SEP 22, 2020 This year may go down in history as one of the most tumultuous, chaotic, and just plain weird […]

How Independent Booksellers are Weathering the Storms of 2020
The Best Houseplant Subscriptions for All Your Indoor Gardening Needs Pandemics, protests, and fires all over the country have impacted independent bookstores. Here’s how they’re coping and how you can support them. By Abigail Bassett SEP 21, 2020 As we’ve all sheltered at home across the […]

Why the West Coast is on Fire
Climate change is one of the major reasons California, Oregon, and Washington State are up in flames. Changes on a collective and individual level can help thwart further destruction. Fire is celebration, warmth, food, and safety. It’s also dangerous, deadly, fast-moving, and currently ripping through […]

How to Have a Real “Good Faith” Debate
In today’s trying political climate, it may seem impossible to have an open dialogue instead of a nasty debate. Here’s how to engage those you don’t agree with — without screaming at them. There’s an old adage that dictates that you shouldn’t discuss politics, sex, […]

Why We Need the Post Office and What We Should Do To Save It
Founded in 1772, the USPS has always been a key component of American democracy. Now, it’s under severe threat. “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds,” is the motto of the […]

Behind the Development of a Rapid COVID-19 Test: An Interview with Professor Hadley Sikes at MIT
When the U.S. screeched to a halt in March 2020 as a result of the pandemic, technology spared the world from a complete and total shutdown. From Zoom meetings to e-commerce to VR concerts, technology kept us connected and kept businesses running. We could continue […]

How to Tell if Someone is Actually “Toxic”
Experts weigh in on how to deal with toxic people in a healthy, practical way. Like the term “canceled,” you probably see “toxic” tossed around a lot online. If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media you’ve stumbled across plenty of posts from […]

The Power of Finding Flow
If you have ever been around elite athletes, artists or creatives, you have probably heard them talk about getting “into the zone.” If you’re lucky, you’ve probably felt that state yourself while pursuing any number of activities, whether it’s doing deeply focused work, doing a […]