Tag: Helping

The Street Art That Is Helping Berlin To Heal

When I learned that Globetrotters Monthly Challenge theme this August would be Street Art, my mind instantly travelled there: Berlin. Berlin! I have been there twice, and the first time I was there I noticed one specific thing about the capital of Germany: It feels guilt, a lot of guilt...

By ‘helping’ wild animals, you could end their freedom or even their lives — here’s why you should keep your distance

For anyone who enjoys nature, summer is a fascinating time to be outside. Animals are on the move: Turtles are nesting, baby birds are testing their wings, snakes are foraging and young mammals are emerging. In central Pennsylvania, where I live, last year’s hatchling painted turtles have o...

Helping Parents and Trans Kids Translate, Traverse and Grow to Understand Each Other

In recent years, gender reveal parties became a big deal, getting more and more elaborate. From the Jumbotron at a Bulls game, to pink-colored water from a firehose, to an alligator chomping on a watermelon filled with blue dye, expecting parents have put creativity and — let’s be honest...