Perspectives

Katie Andraski says a story of dog-hoarding could be a lesson for us all.

Bob Evans points out that the filibuster plays an important role in our democracy.

Chris Fink's annual writing class in the Boundary Waters took a terrifying turn this year.

Joseph Flynn takes a look at the value of expertise in a world where anti-intellectualism is growing.

Paula Garrett shares more about her journey to find her muse in Greece.

Lonny Cain talks about the things we know....or think we know.

Andrew Nelson circles back in history and it's not pretty.

Dr. John Maynard says there is a better way when it comes to healthcare for Americans.

It's time for Wester Wuori to flare off some methane, er, gaseous political build-up, again.

Marnie O. Mamminga resisted taking photos for a month — but then the biggest temptation stepped back in front of her camera.

Tom McBride wonders which tortured male hero director Christopher Nolan will take on next.

It's a beautiful moonlit night in Sri Lanka and it's your turn to entertain your new friends around the bonfire. Rick Brooks surprised himself.

Deborah Booth finds magic in watching the Wizard of Oz with her grandchild — but she can't forget the dark side of the rainbow.

In honor of National Junk Food Day, Rosie Klepper shares her new favorite snack with us.

Dan Kenney says your attention is worth protecting.

Check out Anissa Kuhar's closet.

The reaction to a DeKalb City Council vote about unhoused people has Emily McKee feeling hopeful.

Katie Andraski remembers digging up our nation's past.

Joseph Flynn noticed that an American original was missing from the nation's celebrations for the 250th anniversary.

Paula Garrett takes us where rock climbers meet sponge divers.

What makes America great? Nia Norris is Clueless.

Julie Bassett wants to give kids the opportunity to explore nature.

Andrew Nelson reflects on our country of contradictions.

Laura Eakmen wants her son to love music, so needed another approach.

Perspective author Marnie O. Mamminga wants to keep the music flowing.

It's World Cup time for Wester Wuori.

Deborah Booth is planning to visit the newest Presidential Center, which is much more than a museum.

Holly Jones looks at the plan to put science grant funding into the hands of politicians, not scientists.

Katie Andraski finds support in the waiting room.

Lonny Cain recognizes the blessing of his childhood boredom.

Too many pics on your phone? Marnie O. Mamminga has a novel solution.

Tom McBride turns to poetry to cope with the death of a friend.

On today's Perspective, Anissa Kryzanski Kuhar shares a love story.

On today's Perspective, Frances Jaeger shares why we all need to head over to Shady Pines.

Rosie Klepper welcomes a new pup into her life.

Francisco Solares-Larrave talks about the role of culture in civilization.

Laura Vilardell is proud of a Catalan man who still stirs national pride in Mexico.

Suzanne Degges-White acknowledges her colleagues and students.

On today's Perspective, Wester Wuori shares two seminal events in his life.

Connie Seraphine discusses the Gaia Theory.

Beth Schewe says you don't have to relocate overseas to find the lifestyle you need.

Reed Scherer has ways he'd rather spend a billion dollars a day.

Deborah Booth visits a presidential museum in Abilene, Kansas.

Deborah Koons-Beauchamp takes a fresh look at kids these days.

Eryn Lent is excited about graduation!

Lou Ness muses about the nature of things.

Talkin' houseplants with Rosie Klepper in today's Perspective.

On today's Perspective, Katie Andraski says, "Not again."

On today's Perspective, Francisco Solares-Larrave speaks about parakeets and hope.

Dan Libman ruins something you probably love.