Despite our dependence on cellphones and social media, many people are feeling lonelier and more disconnected than ever. In a technology-driven world, real social connections can feel rare. But your social wellness matters more than you realize. Here are some ways you can build community and meaningful connections.
Read MoreWellness often brings to mind exercise routines, balanced meals and getting enough sleep. Those habits matter, but many people overlook other parts of wellbeing that quietly influence how they feel day to day.
Read MoreDavid Orkin (he/him), a gay millennial immigrant workers’ rights attorney and union organizer, is running as a Democratic Socialist to unseat Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, a close political ally of former NYC mayor Eric Adams. David has dedicated his life to the immigrant rights, and labor solidarity movements, working in migrant shelters in Mexico, in the desert and detention centers of Arizona, with people fighting deportations, and with workers organizing in Queens. He is centering his campaign around affordable rent, healthcare and childcare, and abolishing ICE.
Read MoreKelli Blanchett will seduce you with her soft sad melodies as she shares her life through her music. As a survivor of chronic illness she is a passionate advocate of disability rights and representation. We are excited about her new album Casual Dining, and had the opportunity to discuss it and her humanitarian work with her here.
Read MoreRaaheela Ahmed (she/her) is a millennial South Asian woman who is the former president of the Prince George’s County Board of Education. Raaheela formerly served as the Student Regent on the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, representing more than 150,000 students across 12 public universities. Raaheela is a badass: she got her motorcycle license while in high school and played rugby for three years during college. Yet she also loves being near bodies of water and aims to visit every US National Park in her lifetime. A democratic socialist, this lover of cheesecake is basing her campaign around strengthening public schools, expanding access to affordable healthcare and housing, and protecting working families.
Read MoreAfter the election of mayor Zohran Mamdani in 2025, the Democratic Socialists of America are flexing their muscle in races all over New York City, putting forward 10 candidates at the federal and state levels. One of these candidates is Christian Celeste Tate (he/him), a biracial millennial consultant who works with nonprofits to fight poverty, reduce inequality, and bring about social change. Christian’s platform calls for abolishing ICE, fighting predatory real estate investors, taxing the rich, and using grassroots organizing and electoral campaigning to build a socialist movement across the city.
Read MoreAzadeh Afsahi fled Iran as a child, but her country never left her heart. She just realizes that it and the people there, especially the women, need help. Ergo, she started Iran House, and more recently Afghanistan House. These houses are build to help survivors from Iran and Afghanistan navigate the traumas they have been through, start their long journeys to heal, and help support the people there as much as possible.
Read MoreIn today's most thoughtfully designed homes, the kitchen is no longer a purely utilitarian space. It has become a stage for expression, gathering, and architectural storytelling. At the center of that transformation sits an often-underestimated feature: the island range hood.
Read MoreNew York’s progressives are not all concentrated in the city. They exist all over the state, particularly in upstate New York cities like Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Ithaca, and Binghamton. Dan Livingston (he/him), a millennial former city councilmember, dropped out of college during the Iraq War in the early 2000s and hitchhiked across America and Canada for two years. Dan’s despair over the war turned to resolve, and he returned to college and became politically active. He founded a Habitat for Humanity chapter, organized relief trips to hurricane-hit Louisiana and Mississippi, and worked for several organizations which provided meals to the hungry. In later years he protested at the Occupy Wall Street and Standing Rock protests.
On the Binghamton city council, Dan advocated for collective bargaining rights, creating apprenticeship programs in public schools to encourage young people to go into the trades, and he successfully fought back against a privatization scheme at a wastewater treatment plant, keeping the workers there unionized. Today, his platform is fourfold: taxing the rich, providing clean water for all, ensuring affordable housing, and protecting immigrants from ICE. Dan is running on the Working Families Party ticket, and he has been endorsed by Bernie Sanders.
Read MoreFitzroy Holt’s soulful music will leave you with hope and recognition. For someone who thinks everyone has been a bastard at some point he is very generous, giving back to organizations for kids with cancer and mental health. Read on to learn more about Fitzroy Holt.
Read MoreNobody wants to sit in a waiting room for three hours with a sprained ankle or a fever that won't break. On busy days (Monday mornings, holiday weekends, and flu season peaks), urgent care clinics can fill up fast. Walking in without a plan often means a long, frustrating wait. The catch is that a few smart moves before you leave the house can cut your wait dramatically. This article covers the tools, timing tricks, and prep steps that give you the best shot at a short visit.
Read MorePaying attention to your physical and mental health should never be a seasonal trend. While it's easy to focus on self-care during a New Year resolution phase or the height of summer, maintaining your well-being requires consistent attention throughout the entire year. Cultivating healthy habits across all four seasons helps build resilience and ensures you feel your best regardless of what life throws your way.
Read MoreEvan Smith (he/him) is a Gen Z democratic socialist candidate running from southern Maryland running for Delegate. He is the communications director of the Young Democrats of Southern Maryland. A former D2 track athlete, Evan is primarily focusing on public transit and the affordability crisis in his campaign. Should he be elected, he will be the youngest delegate and the only one born in the 21st Century.
Read MoreFrom Madrid to Nashville Juana Everett has captured our hearts with her soft Americana vibe, with a little bit of Spanish flair. You wont regret letting her music wash over you and take you along on her journey as you read on to learn more about her, her music, and her volunteer work with World Central Kitchen.
Read MoreEricka Kopp (she/her), is a multi-racial (Black, Hispanic, and white) bisexual millennial attorney in suburban Richmond. Ericka has worked in the Richmond Public Defender’s Office and Wrongful Convictions Clinic, getting a wrongfully imprisoned man released. A 2026 Courage Candidate, this ice hockey player is centering her campaign on free universal healthcare (Medicare for All) and free public education from pre-K through post-secondary schooling.
Read MoreA quiet but significant shift is happening in the pet food aisle. Across the United States, a growing number of dog owners are stepping away from conventional dry kibble and turning toward fresh, human-grade, and novel protein dog foods. This trend reflects deeper concerns about ingredient quality, digestibility, and long-term health outcomes for companion animals.
Read MoreThe professional nail industry continues to evolve as salon owners, independent technicians, and beauty specialists seek products that balance performance, efficiency, and safety. Within this landscape, F.O.X Nails USA has established itself as a supplier specializing in professional manicure and pedicure products, salon equipment, and business-to-business support. Operating from Cedar Park, Texas, the company serves nail professionals across the United States through a combination of proprietary products, partner brands, and wholesale services.
Read MoreIndependent fashion brands thrive on originality. They launch limited drops, test new concepts, and respond quickly to changing trends. That creative freedom comes with a challenge: turning designs into finished apparel without long production delays or large inventory commitments.
Read MoreWith the rise of online sales and the allure of new trends, it’s easy to fall into the cycle of buying, wearing and discarding clothes. Fast fashion relies on this constant consumption, and it takes a toll on the environment, from resource depletion to overflowing landfills.
Read MoreYour prescription hasn't changed, but your patience for overpriced optical shops probably has. The best websites for ordering prescription glasses have made it possible to skip the retail markup, the upsell pressure, and the two-week wait. But not every site does this equally well. Trusting a medical-grade product you can't touch first, figuring out your prescription without an optician nearby, and picking frames you can't try on (these are real friction points). After reviewing the top online eyewear retailers across speed, accuracy, and buyer trust, this guide breaks down exactly which sites are worth your money in 2026.
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