Laura Johnston

Stanford University researchers found that we age in two “massive biomolecular shifts," the first at age 44. Uh oh.

It's fundraising season. Booster clubs, sports teams, elementary school PTAs are all asking for money. They’re coming to your door and sending your emails about raffle tickets, discount cards, candy bars, popcorn, wrapping paper or pots of chrysanthemums.  

Editor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast, with editorial board member Lisa Garvin, impact editor Leila Atassi and content director Laura Johnston.

Editor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast, with editorial board member Lisa Garvin, impact editor Leila Atassi and content director Laura Johnston.

Everyone hates middle school. Kids are trying to break free of childhood, forge their own identities, handle tougher schoolwork and manage the assault of puberty, all while appearing cool. They are physically and socially awkward and embarrassed about it. 

Editor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast, with editorial board member Lisa Garvin, impact editor Leila Atassi and content director Laura Johnston.

Editor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast, with editorial board member Lisa Garvin, impact editor Leila Atassi and content director Laura Johnston.

The surgeon general acknowledges that our society needs children in order to survive. And it argues that society as a whole is responsible for helping them thrive.

Editor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast, with editorial board member Lisa Garvin, impact editor Leila Atassi and content director Laura Johnston.

Editor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast, with editorial board member Lisa Garvin, impact editor Leila Atassi and content director Laura Johnston.