Sidedoor: Writing on the Wall
What is the role of the public artist? And how can public art both reflect and shape a community's identity?
Your Happiness & Connection Calendar for September 2026
This month, invite someone to belong.
The Overlooked Ways Love Shows Up in Urban Spaces
Love, care, kindness, and compassion happen all the time in public spaces in cities. Here's how to better understand and spot urban love.
Four Ways to Help Newcomers Feel Like They Belong
Being new in a neighborhood or community is challenging, but there are small things we can do to help make everyone feel more welcome.
The Ups and Downs of Communal Living
A new book shares the many creative ways that people of all ages are living interdependently and getting support and connection.
How to Create a Future Where Everyone Belongs
john a. powell discusses how bridging our differences can help us be less afraid of people we see as “other.”
Are Our Fellow Americans Kinder Than We Think?
A new Gallup poll suggests that kindness is common, though younger Americans see and offer kindness less often than older Americans.
What Happens When a Movement Hero Causes Harm?
The sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez reveal why it's complicated to associate a whole movement with one charismatic leader.
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