(WOMENSENEWS)—If there is a single through-line in my life and in my philanthropy, it is marginalization. It has been with me from my earliest memory, and it has defined the many causes to which I ...

President of Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at U.N. headquarters. 11-month-old puppy left at shelter with ...

The bare trees, the longer nights, the elevated chill in the air—these are just some of the signs that winter is approaching. The season gets a bum rap, but it’s not all that bad. Winter brings fun ...

Pope Leo XIV, in his inaugural Mass as the newly elected pontiff, cast a vision of a united church that offers God's unconditional love to everyone. "We are called to offer God's love to everyone, in ...

The movie Wicked, based on Gregory Maguire’s novel and the Broadway musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, defied gravity by kicking off a worldwide cultural event that resonates strongly ...

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had good opportunities to be “in community.” José Luis Vilson is a veteran educator, writer, speaker and activist in New York City. This week, he speaks on resisting ...

The world can always use more stories of kindness. Plus, with World Kindness Day on Nov. 13, it’s only right to spread joy and love to others. One of the easiest ways to do this is with kindness ...

Looking for the best way to inspire happiness in yourself or others? A smile quote should do the trick. Text one of these smile quotes to a friend, add them to a card, or stick one to your mirror to ...

In a 2024 poll taken by the American Psychiatric Association, one-third of Americans said they felt lonely every week, and 10% said they felt lonely every day. There are ways to fight loneliness—like ...

In southern Israel’s Negev desert, residents of the Bedouin village of Khirbet Karkur live in tents and metal-clad makeshift homes. Not far from the border with Gaza, they hear the sounds of the war ...