Drivers Risk their Lives to Deliver Food to Trapped Ukrainians

Alongside the horror and despair of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there are stories of hope and humanity, as strangers are stepping up to help refugees. MOHAMMAD JAVAD ABJOUSHAK/SOPA IMAGES/LIGHTROCKET VIA GETTY IMAGES With distribution centers being bombed, supermarkets are unable to distribute food and hungry Ukrainians are unable to reach food sources. Brave drivers …

Help the people of Ukraine

As Russian forces continue to attack Ukraine, millions of civilians are suffering more and more each day. Food and other supplies inside Ukraine are becoming increasingly scarce, and civilians continue to pour over borders seeking safety. Organizations are on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries to help with shelter, food, water and other needs. …

This holiday, #redefinegifting and rediscover true joy

Imagine this holiday looks different, in the best possible way: the gifts we give to the people we care about help the causes and charities they care about. You’re combining giving presents and helping with needs—and this year in particular, needs have never been greater. For the price of a scarf, you can change someone’s …

Let’s redefine holiday gifting

No sooner does Thanksgiving end than the chaotic shopping season begins—a month-long search to buy something, anything, for everyone. Gifts, decorations, wrapping paper, food…. There are so many things to spend money on this time of year. Last year, holiday retail sales surpassed a trillion dollars. Tis the season of buying people junk they probably …

Girls can change the world, but need to have that chance

2018 was called “The Year of the Woman” after a series of historic firsts and long-overdue breakthroughs.  A record 117 women were elected or appointed to Congress in midterm elections in November. Ireland voted to repeal one of the world’s most restrictive abortion bans. Ethiopia appointed its first female president. And women in Saudi Arabia were permitted …

The pandemic has created a hunger and food bank crisis

More than seven months into the coronavirus pandemic, millions of U.S. families are struggling to pay for basic necessities. Some families can’t afford diapers, and others are being threatened with eviction. One in every six households doesn’t have enough to eat.  About 5 million school children live in a household where people can’t afford sufficient …

Democracy only works when We The People participate

National Geographic It’s very disconcerting to be barraged with negative news every single day, and to feel so powerless. But our country offers us the chance to make it different: every citizen has a voice in the nation’s narrative, even when we feel helpless.  Voting is one of the most impactful things we can do …

Remembering The Legendary Superhero: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Wikiwand.com The news of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death on September 19th brought Americans from across generations together to honor her life. Our nation is in mourning for the loss of such an inspiring leader, thinker, trailblazer and role model. She was instrumental in breaking down piece by piece gender discrimination woven deep …

Love in the time of coronavirus distancing

Douglas Graham/Loudoun Now It’s wedding season, but large gatherings aren’t permitted, few people are flying and most venues are closed for business. And the few weddings that have dared to violate state guidelines, have proven the immense risk of bringing your nearest and dearest together -- like the wedding in Maine in August that resulted …

Lightning “fire siege” in Northern California destroys property and lives

Lightning illuminates the sky over the Bay Bridge - Carlos Avila Gonzalez, SF Chronicle, Associated Press On August 17th, lightning strikes started what was originally hundreds of fires across Northern California. Twenty thousand lightning strikes ignited the dry vegetation from an earlier record-breaking heatwave, sparking fires not just in Northern California, but all over the …