Andrew Nelson asks "Does part of your patriotism include fighting for equal access to 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness' for all citizens?"

Sticks and stones? David Gunkel says "names" can be just as bad.

It's a story of two tragedies on water: Joe Mitchell says we are due for real discussion of classism.

Nia Springer-Norris reminds you that the most dangerous echo chamber is the one that we live in.

When the world's troubles seem overwhelming, be like Connie Seraphine: Find a peaceful moment to reset yourself.

Frances Jaeger knows three dogs who manage to retain their faith in humans, despite their traumatic starts in life. Do we deserve them?

A French shopkeeper's smile offered Susan Goldberg a lesson in patience she embraces today.

You aren't imagining things. Deborah Booth says people really are driving like maniacs. Aren't they?

Are you one of the folks complaining about how there's nothing to do this summer? Rick Brooks would like to have a word with you.

Tom McBride delivers a cat's perspective on King Lear.