While We Weren’t Looking, 1.3 Million People Just Got The Shaft. Happy New Year.

Even though the financial data show that for every $1 spent on unemployment, at least $1.50 is returned to the economy, Congress went ahead and let benefits expire for 1.3 million people who can’t find a job. And there’s more to come in the next 3 months. I’ll just leave that insanity right there…

Life Hacks

11 people share the ‘harsh truths’ that helped them become far more emotionally mature

Skills

Mark Twain’s timeless advice on how to become a critical thinker is still wise over 100 years later

Culture

She got fired from her bank job on the way home, sat on the train, said a prayer. Her phone rang 15 seconds later.

Identity

Teacher lets kindergarteners choose their name for a day. Their choices are delightfully unhinged.