On this Presidents' Day, we share six quotes from great men who led us through challenging times.
We selected these quotes because they…
Sometimes those special occasions don't go as planned. That's what happened to Simon's cat…
This is such a sweet story. It makes you feel good all over…
I wish for all of us more calm, peace, and kindness toward others and ourselves. This includes having goodwill toward people from every walk of…
How do you feel about the nearly 400,000 immigrants who've been detained by ICE during Trump's first year back in office?
According to an…
As we enter another season of electioneering leading into the 2026 midterms, Stephen Richer, the former Republican Recorder of Maricopa County,…
Shirley Raines was known to millions through her social media presence as Ms. Shirley. A beacon of light for the forgotten people of Skid…
When temperatures dropped to record-breaking lows in Kentucky recently, this farm family knew what they had to do to save their new calf’s life…
Lily, a young girl and avid reader from Columbus, Ohio, apologized for biting off more than she could chew."
Her apology was tucked inside…
I've never believed in war. When I think of those who resort to it, I pray for them. I know power and greed nullifies their ability to think on a…
A friendly stray made up her mind that this guy exercising in the park was going to be her new dad. It didn't take much to convince him that…
The concept of truth has been trampled on, kicked in the shins, and spat on. When it's an inconvenient truth, it's been mocked and dismissed, or…
Most people I know have a very troubled heart these days. It's not just the brutality of ICE that's disturbing. It's the alarming deadness of soul…
Walk softly and carry an olive branch, then sit and negotiate over a heartwarming cup of tea. This is the new order of diplomacy taking Europe by…
Imagine eating some tasty mushrooms, commonly served in restaurants in the Yunnan Province of China, and suddenly seeing little people walking…
Former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Rufus Gifford, recently received a message from a Danish soldier. In sharing this message, the Ambassador tells…
A more perfect union has been this nation's oldest ambition. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood up and preached it, advocated for it, and shed light on…
“Those who don’t know history are condemned to repeat it.”
— George Santayana
When George Santayana published The Life of Reason…
This little cowgirl knows what she's doing, and she's loving it. When you want to do something, go for it, no matter your age…
In all ways, Renee Macklin Good embodied all the extraordinary qualities of a liberator in action.
Quoting her wife, Beca, “Renee lived by…
Happiness is like a light switch. You have to flip it on by doing something you really enjoy, like connecting with someone who makes you feel good…
“You've got a lotta nerve to say you are my friend…When I was down you just stood there grinning.You've got a lotta nerve to say you…
Greenland is not for sale. Despite that, Trump never takes no for an answer. He wants Greenland, and the administration is discussing buying off…
With the callous murder of Renee Good, and the immoral attempt to justify it, ICE proved itself to be more than a state-funded tool for…
Why did Trump toughen sanctions on Venezuela back in 2017? An American economist, Jeffrey Sachs, explained it back in 2019. …
This is a fun way to kick off 2026. Guaranteed to make you smile, chuckle, and just feel good all over. Enjoy!…
Many in our country today may be stoked over our illegal, aggressive act of violence in Venezuela. But America’s long history with covert actions…
Today's notable quotable comes from Chris Hedges—a Pulitzer prize-winning author, former war correspondent, and Presbyterian minister.
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It was long in the planning. The pretext, the action, the sequester of Venezuela's president and his wife—and the timing. Mainstream news outlets…
“Written laws are like spider webs and, like them, will only entangle and hold the poor and weak, while the rich and powerful easily break through…
Watching these adoption dogs pick their new owners for Christmas was pure joy…
At this time of year, joy eludes too many people. Many are hopeless about the future. Others struggle to get through the day. Some feel at a loss…
As an American growing up in other countries, I felt like a celebrity of sorts. Everyone wanted to be American or claim they were friends with one…
I always love to share stories that uplift me, especially when it’s about people doing something positive for each other. This story could be a…
In America, there's an affordability crisis, an opportunities crisis, and a spiritual crisis. How are these interconnected?
Senator…
As the ruination of America continues under Trump and his band of Republican lawbreakers, opposition to his routine hypocricy, outrageous…
“The United States is blessed with one of the most scientifically and technologically advanced health care systems in the world, a sprawling…
We often talk about the architects of American democracy as if it were crafted solely by strong men who stood alone, which is far from the truth…
Cats love Christmas trees, and it seems there's no keeping them away.…
This Virginia liquor store bandit got caught after getting an early start on his holiday partying…
An angel visited me this past weekend. Well, not literally an angel, actually, my neighbor, Robert. He’d apparently been watching my son and me…
I appreciate street art—it can stop you in your tracks and shake up your thinking, which I find exciting. I enjoyed these fun, heartfelt, and…
“There is a certain supineness which generally overspreads the multitude, and disposes mankind to submit quietly to any form of government, rather…
This is gallery 2 featuring the brilliant iconography of artist Evangeline Karavas.
To see the artwork close up, mouse over the image and…
Byzantine iconography has always struck a chord somewhere deep within me. I'm not sure why, but icons tend to mesmerize me in a way no other art…
If your internet’s been crawling or dropping out lately, you’re not imagining things — and it’s not just your house, your router, or the weather…
They don't look or sound alike, and at first glance, you'd say they have very little in common. But we shouldn't rush to judgment when it comes to…
Sometimes prayer just isn’t enough. Even where two or more or a multitude have gathered.
It’s not that heaven isn’t listening…it hears…
Marjorie Taylor Greene announces her resignation…
In a Truth Social post, Donald Trump accused a group of Democratic lawmakers of "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!"
Trump’s ruthless…
Sometimes people repent. Sometimes they apologize. Even politicians, which is extremely rare. Marjorie Taylor Green did both when she came clean…
Trump’s MAGA base recoiled in horror the other day when Trump justified his plan to import new immigrants based on Americans lacking “certain…
Feel the love…
Every day, the headlines remind us why our hearts stay tight in our chests. Plenty is happening in our country that is cruel, unfair, and…
This story is about my mom, a pair of shoes, and God.
When my mom was in her early eighties, the doctor told her she should stop wearing…
As people go hungry while Congress and the White House continue to bicker and bluster, Americans are speaking out and stepping up to help each…
Imagine if every American citizen were given a free pass to commit fraud. How safe would you feel if criminals pleaded guilty, went to jail, and…
When the government was shut down, it wasn't the President or Congress who suffered; it was 42 million people who could least afford to suffer…
On October 28, 1813, in his letter to John Adams, Thomas Jefferson said:
“I agree with you that there is a natural aristocracy among men…
My angels always seem to find a way to direct my eye or me physically to hearts in odd locations. Here are a few of my most recent finds.
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November is National Native American Heritage Month. A time to honor the first peoples of this land and the legacies they left for all of us…
My wish is for you to be overly-cautious if you ever receive any bank email in your inbox. It's likely not from your bank, but from an identity…
I’ve got my costume, snug and neat, Ready for some tricks—and treats to eat! Have fun tonight, be safe and sweet, And may your…
Sometimes I read something powerful and I think, finally: truth, clarity, insight, history, heart. This was the case when I read Erick Sierra’s…
This makes me laugh. I'm not sure why. Maybe because it's artificial intelligence…
Jane Goodall, the trailblazing primatologist and conservationist, passed away on October 1, 2025, at the age of 91.
Her legendary insights…
Every October 28, we pause on National Immigrants Day to honor a truth at the heart of our nation: with the exception of our indigenous people,…
Chuck Collins, author, and co-editor of Inequality.org, reveals ten ways that wealth concentrated in the hands of a few dramatically affects your…
Fifty years ago, the women of Iceland decided they’d had enough—enough of being paid less, represented less, and valued less. So on October 24,…
They say there's no money in the budget to pay for ACA subsidies. But there's plenty there to give a $40 billion bail out to Argentina, tax breaks…
Truth is stranger than fiction. Or what once could only be fiction, is now truth. Shame on us.
I wish this were not true. I wish for us to…
Brotherly love inspired Clay to donate a kidney to his brother. Although he wasn’t a match for his brother, as a part of the UCLA donor program,…
We spend more on defense than any other country in the world—more than the next 9 top military spenders combined, including China. And yet, we…
Across the country, in cities where immigrant communities are being targeted by ICE, neighbors are collectively organizing to protect one another…
The Guardian’s news headline reads, “Fox News Employees Expressed Concerns Network Was Intentionally Aiding Trump, Legal Filings Reveal.”
America's democratic spirit and amazing sense of humor is what makes America great. Enjoy this fun photo display of No King protests around the…
Watching this bodycam video of an Okaloosa County, Florida, Sheriff's deputy responding to a 911 call made my day. Eeyore is so smart, and the…
I read an inspiring article about a dad who took his family camping at Yosemite National Park, and when he returned to his car, he found this…
When we think of liberators, we often picture the ones out front—the speakers, the organizers, the heroes whose names make headlines. But…
Americans from every walk of life now find themselves among the masses of citizens around the globe who feel a noble discontent with the painful…
After the California Eaton Fire tore through their hillside town, neighbors returned to the Altadena Community Garden to restore their beloved…
Last week, Donald Trump held court with the press by staging a White House roundtable on “Antifa.”
By now, you probably know that the word…
This is the sweetest thing ever!…
We all tend to use them with frequency. They roll off our tongues thoughtlessly, especially when comforting others or offering advice. And though…
Phillis Wheatley’s life began in bondage. Taken as a young girl and brought from West Africa to Boston, she was purchased by the Wheatley family…
We ask a lot from teachers. They’re overworked, underpaid, and too often overlooked, yet they’re the ones shaping the kind of people our children…
Today’s quote is an excerpt from the article What It Means To Survive, by Sarah Jaffe, published in The Progressive on October 3, 2025. The…
