Instead of 'No Mow May,' help pollinators by adding native plants to your yard
It’s a simple idea: Stop mowing your lawn in the month of May to let flowers in the lawn, such as dandelions and clover, grow and support bees and other pollinators. But what is the alternative?
Read MoreNew entry permit requirements make visiting these 6 national parks easier and less crowded
According to reports from the National Park Service, destinations like Arches and Rocky Mountain National Parks have seen record visitation numbers in recent years, resulting in unprecedented overcrowding.
Read MoreWant to support veterans? Follow these 4 tips to find (actually) good charities
Many Americans donate to charities that help military veterans as a way to honor them for their service to the country. It can, however, be daunting to choose from the more than 8,000 such groups operating nationwide.
Read MoreSometimes the best medicine for a veteran is the company of another veteran
Many veterans suffer lifelong anguish over the loss of their brothers and sisters in arms. For them, Memorial Day is a day like every other day — a day they remember those who died at war.
Read MoreHow the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II
Built by the U.S. military and operated in coordination with the United Nations, aid groups and other nations’ militaries, the pier can trace its origins back to a mid-20th century U.S. Navy officer who collected discarded cigar boxes to experiment with a new idea.
Read More4 Ways To Celebrate 143 Day (Mister Rogers Day) on May 22
On 143 Day, we celebrate the enduring legacy of Fred Rogers. Engage in these activities to honor his commitment to fostering love and understanding.
Read MoreThe key to ending injustice? Being good at relationships, according to this Harvard-educated psychologist
If we hope to end all injustices — and that should be our goal, lofty as it may seem — we need a foundational shift in how we approach achieving justice.
Read More5 books to help you better understand today's campus protests in the context of history
Every so often, a cause ignites a sustained fury on college campuses across the nation. In 2020, it was Black Lives Matter. In 2011, it was Occupy Wall Street. In the 1980s, it was apartheid in South Africa. Right now, it’s the Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
Read MoreThis viral spreadsheet is your guide to queer women characters on TV
A TikTok creator made a thorough online database to make it easier to find TV shows with LGBTQ+ women characters.
Read MoreAAPI researchers celebrate new standards for collecting race, ethnicity data
The Asian American and Pacific Islander community is the fastest-growing racial group in the United States, growing over four times faster than the total population.
Read MoreThis app makes it easy to find wheelchair-friendly restaurants & coffee shops (and downvote inaccessible shops)
Roll Mobility helps users find and rate accessible coffee shops, restaurants, trails, parking, and more — from anywhere in the world.
Read More22 Asian American-centered films to watch during AAPI Heritage Month
Take a look through this chronological list to see which movies you've already seen and which ones you need to add to your watchlist.
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