Whether you’re mourning the end of a long-term relationship, getting over an unrequited crush, or navigating the messy ...

In this sound portrait, we meet poet Joseph Machado. He talks about the intersection of science and the arts, and how poetry can help change the world. He reads his poem whose full title is "On the ...

Maya Angelou’s legacy goes beyond the body of work she shared with the world during her lifetime. Her legacy as one of the greatest writers of all time also embodies the ability she had to hold on to ...

In this sound portrait, we meet poet Zachary Caballero. He describes poetry as the art of paying attention and talks about how poems can help us feel less alone, as well as why he loves to cook. He ...

The world can always use more stories of kindness. Plus, with World Kindness Day on Nov. 13, it’s only right to spread joy and love to others. One of the easiest ways to do this is with kindness ...

“Lord, help me,” might be the refrain you implore when seeking assistance from the woes of everyday life, but the Bible has many moving verses to help us through trials big and small. For Christians, ...

Some years ago April was declared Poetry Month. Is that a good idea or a bad one? A vulgarizing gesture or a democratic one? Or completely unimportant? As in previous years, Slate will attempt to ...