The story of Atlantis Black—whose death came too young via overdose in a Tijuana hotel room—is well known and an all-too-common experience for super talented artists. What many people don’t realize is that the circumstances of her... Read More

Great novels appear in all shapes and guises, but is anything more heartwarming and important than a brilliant work of fiction for young readers? Never forget that we are adult readers because of books like Little House on the Prairie,... Read More

This week, we’re thrilled to hear from Bill Cosgrave, author of Love Her Madly, a lyrical and moving account of the days before legendary rock band The Doors became a worldwide phenomenon—the days before the shy, quiet Jim Morrison,... Read More

Whenever it’s a scorching, sweaty August in our soul; whenever we find ourselves uninspired and lacking the energy to engage with the world; whenever the urge to lash out at friend and foe alike takes hold; we know that it’s high... Read More

One of the things that makes racism such a thorny problem is that a great many of us who care deeply about racial issues unknowingly commit racially insensitive acts on occasion. We didn’t intend to offend, we just didn’t know any... Read More

To be a single mother living in any big city in the US on a modest income is to know discrimination firsthand. Let’s run through a quick tally of injustices these women face: 1) strollers are almost impossible to use with public... Read More

Humans too often view the earth and its plant and animal inhabitants with rapacious eyes, a what-can-you-do-for-me attitude that has laid waste to minerals, fossil fuels, water sources, and anything living that might be eaten, smoked,... Read More

Religious leaders have long held respected positions at the community table. As people of God, they are revered for providing moral clarity, guidance in times of strife and calamity, compassion at death beds and end of life ceremonies,... Read More