The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), once a steadfast guardian of America’s air, water, and ecosystems, is facing an existential crisis. In the wake of...

In the wisdom of my Aunt Lil, who lived vibrantly to 103, she once said, “At any age, it’s wonderful to have a lover—even when the mind stays willing but the body loses some ability.” Her words echo a timeless truth: intimacy and connection enrich our lives at every stage. Yet, modern statistics reveal a concerning reality. In the United States, nearly half of women and about a quarter of men experience a reduced sex drive, a number that grows with age. Factors such as stress, poor nutrition, anxiety, depression, menopause, and andropause (male menopause), along with fatigue and prescription medications, all contribute to diminished libido. It’s no wonder that when Viagra hit the market, it...

In our hyper-connected world, many of us wrestle with the question: How much news and information should I really consume to stay informed without losing myself? The relentless stream of headlines, podcasts, influencers, and streaming content promises that if we miss out, we won’t belong or stay relevant. Yet beneath this bombardment lies a powerful force engineered to capture and hold our attention—often at the expense of our well-being. The truth is, rules alone won’t save us. Deleting apps or enforcing digital detoxes may help temporarily, but these measures often fall short against technology designed to weaponize our focus. The battle for our attention is fiercer than any personal willpower or best intention. But—and this is...

On a frigid January day blanketed in snow, thirteen citizens stood hand-in-hand in Sherborn, Massachusetts, forming a human chain in front of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi. It was Inauguration Day—January 20, 2025—and also the Martin Luther King Day of Service. The symbolism could not have been more powerful. In this moment of transition, as the nation held its collective breath, these individuals engaged in peaceful civil disobedience, forming what they called the “Peace Chain,” to sound an alarm about the state of democracy. Among them were Quaker activists Bill Holcombe and Lewis Randa, whose refusal to simply go quietly has led them to face charges of “disturbing the peace.” Rather than accept a quiet dismissal...