If You’re One Of Those People Who Just Doesn’t ‘Get’ Trans People, Here’s An Easy Fix

I’m trying to get better about gender — not just equality, but really understanding the alternatives to boxing in other people based on my perceptions of gender. But it’s hard, right? It’s hard to think about gender in any other way than what we’ve been taught from childhood: Boys grow up to be men and…

Conservation

New Orleans drops old Christmas trees into wetlands by helicopter. They’re helping rebuild the marsh.

Communication

Communication expert explains why people should stop asking ‘does that make sense?’

Culture

A mapmaker split the U.S. randomly into 6 parts and asked people to choose. The arguments for each are fascinating.

Pop Culture

A random woman on the subway went toe-to-toe with Conan O’Brien. Her quick wit had him belly-laughing.