
'Nature literacy helps us reconnect and make the right decisions.'
Many people today lack basic knowledge and vocabulary about the natural world—a phenomenon known as “nature illiteracy.” Seirian Sumner argues that this disconnect is widening as we spend more time with technology and less time outdoors.

'Now, for many of us, the natural world is the source of transcendence.'
I imagine that the passing of Pope Francis and the election of a new pope has Paul Elie reflecting once again on Catholicism’s relevance in contemporary life.

We can find the deep biological connections between humans and the natural world right beneath our feet.
Remember nature? While bully boys bloviate and grab power, it's helpful to remember that humans are just one strand in the intricate web of life—and no strand thrives unless the entire web does.

Gender fluidity is not a contemporary invention, but a long-standing social technology for navigating complex human environments.
Throughout human history, diverse gender expressions have emerged as consistent, adaptive social strategies that represent a complex intersection of biological plasticity and cultural innovation.

"The good thing about everything being so messed up is that no matter where you look there’s good work to be done.”
- Derek Jensen