For as long as I can remember, planning a vacation has always been both an act of hope and a victory over the endless grind of work. I’m Mark, and I had been looking forward to a break for months. I’d painstakingly booked flights, reserved a hotel, and mapped out every activity with a kind…
The United States Supreme Court recently decided not to take up challenges involving state and local government lawsuits directed at oil companies over damages linked to climate change. Many people have been keeping an eye on these legal battles, given their potential to influence the entire industry. These cases, initiated by states and local governments,…
Danielle Busby once changed over 50 diapers a day and prepared 40 bottles in one sitting. Nearly a decade later, she’s coordinating orthodontist visits, sports schedules, and birthday t-shirts for six growing daughters. Adam and Danielle Busby never set out to become reality TV’s go-to example of large-family parenting. But after welcoming quintuplet daughters, their…
Retaliation is said to be best enjoyed cold, but sometimes the chill comes from the memories that linger rather than the actual act. I spent years trying to hide the hurtful traces of a deep-sunken betrayal and a sour love. An unexpected message from my ex-husband’s new wife broke my fragile peace just when I…
Stewart, just 13 years old, had built emotional walls to keep his foster mother’s love out. His bitterness stayed with him even after her death. One day, at her gravesite, he found an envelope with his name on it. Inside, he found a message that shattered his heart and brought him to tears. When Stewart…
Kristi looked after a wealthy, affectionate business couple. The next day, she was shocked to see the same man engaged to her mother. Kristi felt she had to act but didn’t know what she would unleash. Kristi, dressed in her flight attendant costume, gracefully strolled the aisle in business class. She stopped at a couple…
The political climate in America has rarely been more charged. Across the country, debates rage about the character, competence, and consequences of those in power. In the midst of this turbulence, a familiar voice — one that has been largely quiet in recent years — has reentered the national conversation. During a televised sit-down aired…
My son sent a letter in a bottle, hoping to find the father he had never met. I thought it would drift into silence until two men appeared at our gate. I don’t even remember how it started. Maybe it was the drawing, maybe the question.Or maybe it was that quiet look in my son’s…
In a pivotal legal development with far-reaching implications, the United States Supreme Court has handed down a decision that has drawn both praise and concern from across the political spectrum. While the headlines speak of a victory for the current administration, the real impact of the ruling may only become clear in the months ahead…
As Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez expands her national profile through speaking tours with Senator Bernie Sanders and appearances at major events, many residents back home in her Bronx and Queens district say they’re feeling neglected. While she champions national causes like income inequality and healthcare, concerns are mounting locally over a sharp rise in crime and…