Ryan's Hope

Steve Ralls, 01.06.2009

Communications Director, Parents, Families And Friends Of Lesbians And Gays

When families reject their lesbian, gay and bisexual children, it has a dramatic impact on the long-term health and well-being of those young people.

The "New You" in the New Year

Cameron Alborzian, 01.06.2009

Creating change in your life, however, has nothing to do with the time of year, the season, or if it is Monday or Thursday.

How Often Should You Weigh Yourself?

Irene Rubaum-Keller, 01.06.2009

The best way to keep track of your weight is to weigh yourself everyday, first thing in the morning. Write down that weight and average it out over the week.

Eat for Simplicity

Natalia Rose, 01.06.2009

Natalia Rose is an author and certified clinical nutritionist, well-known for her highly effective, personalized diets. Visit her website: www.detoxtheworld.com

Whether you are a beginner or a lifelong raw devotee, if you're not seeing the benefits that the raw world promises, it is time to practice the beauty of simplicity.

Corporate Profit Continues to Define Health Care Reform & the U.S. Race to the Bottom

Michele Swenson, 01.06.2009

Doctors and hospitals must maintain costly administrative staffs to deal with the bureaucracy. Inflated administration consumes one-third (31 percent) of Americans' health dollars.

A Hate Crime You Won't See in Statistics

Mikko Alanne, 01.06.2009

Each victim of a hate crime is equally precious. Each is equally deserving of protection and justice.

Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment

Randall Amster, 01.06.2009

Peace educator and activist

Don't you get a small adrenaline surge when the serious-sounding NPR news voice comes on the radio at the top of the hour, and you're wondering what new calamity has transpired?

Motorcycles, Bicycles, and the Power of Choice

Arthur Rosenfeld, 01.06.2009

Every day when I mounted my motorcycle I knew it might be my last, and when I got home safely I breathed an enormous sigh of relief that I had lived another day.

The Ultimate Resolution Guide

Ariane de Bonvoisin, 01.06.2009

The First 30 Days is offering a free guide to help you get your goals solidified for 2009. I'll tell you now that it's not a step-by-step how-to guide.

New Year Resolutions Week

Karen Leland, 01.06.2009

As we roll into January, I have been reflecting (in between shopping, cooking, planning, and partying) on my past resolutions of 2008 and my goals for 2009.

Ten Recipes for Each of Your Favorite Foods: Could this Be America's New Go-to Cookbook?

Jesse Kornbluth, 01.06.2009

Editor of HeadButler.com

Ten hasn't been in our kitchen long, but it's already muscled out some formidable competition. Soon, I suspect, it will be our go-to cookbook.

Peaceful Revolution: I Love Seeing Babies at Work!

Joan Blades, 01.06.2009

When you consider that the birth of a child is a leading cause of a "poverty spell" in America, this solution is one simple answer and it turns out it is good for business.