Life in America is deeply anxious. Where are we headed? How bad could it get? Who are we, anyway? What’s particularly scary is that everyone’s scared. Even the people whose candidate just won are ...

I know I sometimes feel cynicism or despair when I think about the new year, and it seems many of my friends do, too. With so much uncertainty and seemingly intractable world problems needing ...

Throughout the United States, the concerted welcoming efforts of communities have profoundly and positively impacted the lives of resettled refugees. These initiatives have provided refugees with a ...

Hope is a practice. Sometimes it’s bold and forward-facing, drawing us toward what’s possible. Other times it’s quiet and grounding, steadying us when life feels overwhelming. Across situations and ...

So many Americans seemed pessimistic about the nation this election season USA TODAY decided to spend the summer seeking out places where people have hope ‒ at least in their addresses. There are 19 ...