Stephen Humphries

As the album “Arthur Buck 2” debuts, Joseph Arthur discusses the connection between humility and creativity, and how tough times have led him to see songwriting as a spiritual practice.

Why a diverse range of voices says a pandemic reckoning is needed – and how to get there.

The pandemic exacerbated growing distrust between elites and citizens. That has made it hard to take stock of why the United States fared worse than many other countries. Those calling for a pandemic reckoning say it could help rebuild trust.

Grammy-winning musician Patty Griffin almost called it quits. But the pandemic brought a reconciliation with her mother – and a perspective on joy and unconditional love that found an outlet in her music.

Everyone has read about the protests and encampments on campuses in response to the war in Gaza. What hasn’t gotten headlines are the more than 100 universities that have launched civility initiatives in their wake.

Rebels with a robot: ‘Rule Breakers’ celebrates Afghan girls who dared to dream

Is “Severance,” about workplace drudgery, the greatest exploration of work-life imbalance ever filmed?

How do you calibrate an Oscars ceremony after a natural disaster? Other award shows are balancing the glitz with compassion – which is resonating at a time when Los Angeles is rebuilding.

One in 6 Americans now feels lonely all or most of the time, a new Pew survey finds. And young people report feeling the most isolated and pessimistic.

Alice Loxton doesn’t believe history should be boring or academic. As “History Alice,” she connects with millions of people on social media, and her second book, “Eighteen,” already reached No. 1 in the U.K.