Perspectives

Arnold Rosen takes a stab at dissecting romance.

Frances Jaeger meditates on crossing a bridge in Berlin.

Are you a big believer in "survival of the fittest?" Taylor Atkins says "good luck with that."

Shocked and outraged by the latest mass shooting? Welcome to the worst version of one of Joseph Flynn's favorite films.

One million COVID deaths. Lou Ness says it's time for our country to truly mourn our loss.

Put down your weapons and give in to the golden lawn invader. Paula Garrett sings the praises of the underappreciated dandelion (and recommends some related reading!).

Hip hop turns 48 soon — Joseph Flynn tells us how this musical genre went from fad to phenomenon, then gives us his top 20.

Sometimes, being sturdy and stubborn isn't enough. Emily Porter says your air conditioning is at stake as officials duke out energy legislation in Springfield.

Andrew Nelson acknowledges the hardest-working people in America — who don't get the respect they deserve.

Pastor Joe Mitchell wonders when the lions will get their own historians.