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3 Ways To (Actually) Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

It's important we don't reduce Martin Luther King Jr. Day to a “day off” or a quote on social media.
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Free America Walkout

The Women's March is back. Here's when the big event is — and what you need to know

The Women’s March is a lead organizer on January 20th’s “Free America” walkout. Here’s what to know.
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Everyone is watching women's sports. Here are 5 ways to keep their attention

73% of people now watch women’s sports, but over half of women’s sports fans say they began watching within the last three years.
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MLK is often portrayed as a 'civil saint.' 3 of his works remind us that his beliefs were truly radical

Three particular works from 1957 to 1967 illustrate how King’s political thought evolved from a hopeful reformer to a radical critic.
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MLK believed in 'religious pluralism.' Here's what that means, and how it looks today

An African American philosopher explores the role religious pluralism played in King’s fight for civil rights in the United States — and for peace around the world.
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MLK had a vision of 'love as a moral imperative.' 58 years after his death, it matters now more than ever

What can the past tell us about healing the nation? Specifically, how can we address divisions along race, class, and political lines?
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5 cost-effective ways to improve your indoor air quality (and your quality of life)

Improving your indoor air quality can reduce your COVID and flu risk, lower your cancer and lung disease risk, and eliminate headaches and sleepiness caused by poor ventilation.
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A person walks down a flight of stairs into a cave at Craters of the Moon National Monument

These national monuments are 10 of the best hidden gems in the whole national park system

National monuments are areas of federal land protected for their significant historical, cultural, or scientific importance.
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Illustrations of street signs with phrases like "digital burnout," "political unrest," "workplace stress," "climate anxiety," and "personal and relational stress"

How are we going to survive 2026? Here's what 3 therapists recommend

We talked to three licensed mental health providers and got their best bite-size advice for the top worries plaguing Americans in 2026. Here’s what they had to say.
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2026 Calendar of Fee Free National Park Days

The eight fee-free days of 2026 — plus more ways to score free or discounted passes at U.S. National Parks
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Here's how to reduce gun violence by 2040, according to the experts

Shootings have killed more than 800,000 people and injured over 2 million others in the United States since the start of this century.
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Buying a gift for a loved one with cancer? Skip the care package and help with meals and laundry instead

Sociologists found acts of service to be much more memorable and helpful than a care package.
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