Iran has the second highest number of sexual reassignment surgeries in the world. What’s going on?
The presence or absence of conscience is perhaps the deepest human division.
The burnt-out shell of Grenfell Tower is a visible reminder that public responsibilities should never be watered down.
In Finland, lament singing is experiencing a revival, one sad song at a time.
Getting more girls into school is vital, but it isn’t an answer to poverty and inequality.
Inside ourselves and in the world at large, more darkness brings more light rising in response.
Outrage over child abuse is no substitute for effective social policy.
Empathy and redemption are far more effective than punishment and incarceration.
Could mapping our anxieties generate more understanding and support?
Stories cultivate the frequently forgotten yet uniquely human traits that build solidarity. Listen to a recorded audio version of this article courtesy of curio.io.
