Down in Nebraska several months ago, a boy was sentenced to the reform school for swearing. That sentence has lately been confirmed by the supreme court. From this it may be inferred that swearing is illegal, although laws on the matter are[...]
Sometimes, when the world seems overwhelmed by conflict and crisis, it’s easy to feel lost and forget our fundamental capacity for good. We invent gods to reflect our best selves, yet the truth is, we are our own shepherds. In this short[...]
In Minot, a small gesture is turning into a big lift for local seniors. Elementary students are spending December crafting handmade Christmas cards, each one meant to brighten the day of someone who may be spending the holidays alone. The Minot Commission[...]
Many people assume that modern comforts have lifted us beyond the reach of evolution, but the evidence points in a very different direction. Human traits continue to shift in response to climate, food, and disease — just as they always have. Skin[...]
You’ve probably noticed them: rogue shopping carts scattered across parking lots like metal tumbleweeds. A psychologist spent months analyzing hundreds of confrontations between cart abandoners and those who call them out, and what he found is revealing. The excuses range from creative[...]
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