Pandemic

The One Good Thing That Came Out of the Pandemic

My new normal includes a greater sense of balance and better priorities

Today marks exactly one year since all of our lives changed. On March 11, 2020, the World Health…

Why Women Are Quitting Their Jobs During a Pandemic

The rampant instability of our nation has caused…

It Is Tough to Process the Last Four Years

When the inauguration was underway last week, I admittedly was not as exuberant as my peers were, and I was beyond disappointed about it. There was nothing — not the gorgeous coats, wonderful performances, or historic swearing-in — that could make my…

A Coup Leaves No Room For Dry January

After the hellish circumstances of yesterday, I broke my Dry January challenge. It’s a tradition for many people to abstain from alcohol…

Healing From My Miscarriage in a Year That Took So Much

Activist and author Charlene Carruthers shares…

Pandemic Dread Has Me Instagram-Shopping Nonstop

Author Roxane Gay on how unnecessary purchases help…

A Compassionate Guide to Traveling During a Pandemic

Holiday travel jitters? Don’t worry. Read this.

The Cities Where Gentrification and Covid-19 Collide

A look at the crises impacting people of color in…

I Learned to Date in the Middle of a Pandemic

After a life spent avoiding dating and intimacy, I…