Researchers Say Watching Movies Helps You Work Your Empathy Muscle
Can something as simple as watching movies鈥攁nd empathizing with fictional characters鈥攈elp generate more compassion and understanding in the real world?
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Four Things That Matter to Millennials, From Lena Dunham鈥檚 Interview With Hillary Clinton
鈥淚 don鈥檛 trust anybody who says that they didn鈥檛 have some questions in their 20s.鈥�
Surgeon General鈥檚 Prescription for Health: Walk More
New landmark report announces national campaign to encourage Americans to walk more, by making communities safer and more accessible.
New Movie Finds 鈥淣o Escape鈥� From Controversy. Here’s What the Filmmakers Have to Say About It.
I interviewed the filmmakers of "No Escape" to see if they think their movie is racist. Spoiler alert: They don't.
How Seattle Made Dark Alleys Safer鈥擝y Throwing Parties In Them
Since nearly a third of the city's walkable spaces are filled with cars, these residents decided to take back the alleys.
At the World’s First Empathy Museum, Visitors Walk a Mile in Another Person鈥檚 Shoes鈥擫iterally
Founders of the first ever empathy museum are calling for a revolution of human relationships. Here's how you can help.
The Rad History Book Every Girl (and Boy) Should Have on Their Bookshelf
A new feminist children's book honors 26 awesome women who changed the world.
New David Foster Wallace Movie Shows a Regular Guy Who Happens to Be a Genius鈥擳hat鈥檚 Why It Works
Jason Segel steers away from his usual funny guy persona in "The End of the Tour," and plays the late "Infinite Jest" author David Foster Wallace.
A Mom鈥檚 Guide to Decluttering: Why My Kids Gave Up Almost All Their Toys
I hate clutter, and one morning I just couldn't take it anymore. Here's how I got my kids to throw out their toys and tidy up our house.
I鈥檓 My Daughter鈥檚 Best Friend. How Do I Help Her Become Her Own Person?
Our isolated life on the farm keeps my family close, but it can also stand in the way of my daughter becoming her own person.
Can We Learn About Empathy From Torturing Robots? This MIT Researcher Is Giving It a Try
Should we treat robots sort of like animals, or strictly as tools? Researcher Kate Darling says the time has come to take these questions seriously.
7 Small Towns Taking Big Steps to Get People Walking
These communities are helping residents take steps towards healthier lives by making walking a priority.
Bikesharing Trends to Watch in 2015
There are a number of bikesharing trends to be excited about this year, from better technology to increased access in low-income communities.
How Buying the Local Post Office Will Help My Family Farm and Small Town Survive
I never thought farming would mean owning a post office. But looking at my community and our need to define ourselves as a place, that seems to be our family farm's next job.
How My Family Farm Is Like a Team of Superheros
As I begin to take over my parent鈥檚 farm, I鈥檝e learned how important it is for my family to celebrate our strengths, acknowledge our weaknesses, and work together as a team.
10 Things I Swore I鈥檇 Never Do As A Parent鈥擜nd What I Learned From Doing Them Anyway
When it was my turn to raise kids, I was certain I鈥檇 get it all right. But parenting doesn鈥檛 happen by the book.
Video: How to Pickle Beets
The simple and easy way to pickle your beets at home.
“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” Director on Making the Quirky Film that Became a Sundance Hit
For Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, shooting this funny, intimate film was a healing experience.
How a Bronx Theater Uses Avant-Garde Theater to Teach Everyday Activism
Whether the crisis is AIDS or cyber-bullying, Pregones Theater鈥檚 empathy-based theater techniques help young people rehearse for action.
Ursula K. Le Guin Calls on Fantasy and Sci Fi Writers to Envision Alternatives to Capitalism
This award-winning author explains how fantasy and science fiction writers can stand up to the corporate system.
How Do You Say Goodbye to a Family Pet?
When my family's dog passed away, I was faced with the question of how to talk to my children about sadness and death.
Like to Blame Others When Bad Things Happen? Here’s What You’re Missing Out On
This best-selling author explains why blame is bad for us and our relationships.
The Radical Homemaker鈥檚 Guide to Watching Your Parents Age
When my mom had a medical emergency on Mother's Day, I was reminded to cherish the time I have with her.
This Cancer Survivor Makes Greeting Cards for When 鈥淕et Well鈥� Won鈥檛 Cut It
Tired of the lack of understanding with traditional "Get well soon" cards, Emily McDowell decided to create an alternative.
This Harry Potter Enthusiast Just Came Out as Trans on YouTube鈥擜nd Thousands of People Are Watching鈥�
Texas-born Jackson Bird waited 25 years to come out. Here's why he did it online.
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