""[An] extraordinary new work of history and memoir . . . Unforgettable." —Gabriel Bump, The Washington Post A lyrical meditation on how Black Americans have envisioned utopia—and sought to transform their lives. How do the disillusioned, the forgotten, and the persecuted not merely hold on to life but expand its possibilities and preserve its beauty? What, in other words, does utopia look like in black? These questions animate Aaron Robertson’s exploration of Black Americans' efforts to rema... Read more ›
In this article, we hear from Wake Up members, Elli Weisbaum and Nhu-Mai Nguyen, two of our tradition’s youngest lay Dharma teachers. Read more ›
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) has today launched the first in a new three-part Technology Watch Guidance Note series exploring cyber security and resilience for digital preservation. Available initially as an exclusive preview for DPC Members, the series will be released publicly on 31 August 2026. Read more ›
Now Last updated June 19 2026 Reading >Audrey Lane Stirs the Pot [Alexis Hall] >Father Material [Alexis Hall] >Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About ... Read more ›
The heartfelt track gets taken from their forthcoming seventh album, ‘A Hole To See The Sky Through’. Read more ›
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While genetic testing promises answers and connection, those findings can upend long-held beliefs about your identity and family. Read more ›
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Gobbled up two more posts at brennan.day: Blogging Saved My Life A Beginner's Guide to the IndieWeb for Writers Who Don't Code (But Maybe Want to a Little)... Read more ›
My father, Ray Wegrzyn, who has died aged 70 after living with Parkinson’s disease for more than 30 years, spent his working life writing about other people, and his last year relying on others to find the words for him.In 2002 he was appointed one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Probation, assessing the efforts of probation services across England and Wales. He believed people could change, and that the work – whether supervising an offender or inspecting a service – deserved honest engagemen... Read more ›
The strange thing about trust is that we rarely notice it until it has been violated. Read more ›
By Roger L Simon Sometimes Trump is as inscrutable as the most gnomic Zen Koan—but with a radically different style. We could ask… What is the sound of an Iran […] Read more ›
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My dad looks so much like my pawpaw. which makes sense because that's his dad. duh. But like, the genes in my pawpaw's family line are... Read more ›
Started this morning beautifully with a delicate silver-needle white tea for a subtle, sweet awakening\. Any reccs for Silver Needle? I've had a few with varying levels of quality\. I especially like ones that emphasize the sweet fruity/honey characteristics over the fresh hay flavors\. Statistics: Posted by winbrrr — Wed Jun 17, 2026 4:20 am Read more ›
Built a small web project that recreates the classic “Do a Barrel Roll” effect. 👉 Simple CSS + JavaScript animation. No frameworks. Would love feedback from other developers on performance and UX ideas. javascript webdev frontend html css showdev indiehackers projects beginners ux Read more ›
This is a running roundup that I'll add to as I get submissions. There'll be a final roundup that adds a handful of my thoughts at the end of the month to give closure to this theme. Read more ›
"I want to love and be loved, but I also want to be free. The tension between those two things has been the central question of my life" The post appeared first on <a href=" Read more ›
Five documentary films are competing for the Golden Goblet Award in the Documentary category at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, with the creative teams behind all five nominees gathering for a press meeting. The five contenders – Spain’s “Benigno,” Chinese production “Notes Unheard,” the North Macedonia-Croatia-Slovenia co-production “Ruins,” Chilean film “The Tiger of the […] Read more ›