Say hello to "Babypod." This small device is a speaker that can be put inside of a pregnant woman to play music for the baby. This is a bit ridiculous, just put your headphones on...
If you knew you had a sibling out there, but did not know their name or any way of identifying them, and then you meet someone you believe might be them, would you invite them...
It is a long standing tradition that the incoming president bring along a new White House pet. Almost every president, and a lot of the VP's, have made the long journey to the White House, furry,...
Americans are working longer hours and more days than we did in the recent past. We are working more than our counterparts in Europe.
We all fight the losing battle with internet connectivity, too, meaning that...
In a new position statement, the thinly veiled hate group, American College of Pediatrics, attacks transgender youth and their families. The group, notable for not being at all related to the legitimate medical organization, American...
This makes me happy. California is finally cracking down on people who don't vaccinate their kids. A new state law came into effect in July that makes it illegal for children to go to school...
These is no shortage of people who claim the United States is the best place to do just about everything.
From growing up, going to school, working, vacationing, to retiring, there is no better locale under...
In 1981, one woman shared some stunningly powerful photos. Photojournalist Donna Ferrato set out to portray the love between a couple who enjoyed the swinger lifestyle. She found a polygamous couple and took photos of them....
The GOP 2016 platform says that they would like to pass a Constitutional amendment making abortion illegal again. Donald Trump's running mate, Mike Pence, has vowed to make abortion illegal if Trump gets elected. The...
President Obama has once again shown his unique compassion, wisdom and basic human decency, in a televised conversation with 12-year-old Jamar Taylor.
Jamar suffered the traumatic ordeal of being caught in the crossfire when a sniper...
For years, whenever we have thought about black conservatives getting diarrhea of the mouth, the first people to come to mind have usually been Ben Carson and Allen West. But in recent weeks, another prominent...
A Christian hip-hop producer, Kody Maybir, in Australia has been sentenced to thirty-eight years in jail for killing his partner's seven-year-old, disabled child.
He did not just kill the child. He subjected the boy to months...
The Obamas have been a very cool First Family. They have had to deal with so much racism, and President Obama has dealt with tons of obstructionism during his whole presidency. They have dealt with...
If you thought that Idaho providing a free ultrasound list for pregnant women was a gesture of compassion, think again.
The Idaho Health Department is required by law to annually publish a list of clinics...
Three years ago, on March 23, 2013, Hollie Ayers lost her son to gun violence. The shooter was her ex-husband; her son's father.
Michael Ayers was a child who loved tractors and only wanted to protect...
An inspirational moment of kindness and generosity that will make you reach for your tissues (and contemplate the American healthcare system)
Imagine this scenario: You are a happily married doctoral student and you and your husband are excited for your first child. You both go to visit the doctor midway through your fifth month to find...
Our wonderful first couple is celebrating their 24th wedding anniversary this week. President Barack Obama sent this sweet photo to First Lady Michelle Obama:
https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/783009809356304385
He sent additional love and adoration on Instagram.
They met at a Chicago law...
When you think of someone living in poverty what comes to mind? The word "lazy" maybe? Perhaps "lack of morals" is a phrase you think of? Even the term "irresponsible" may come into play? This is the...
It's a big day today! Obama plans to forgive $7.7 billion worth of student loans from people with severe disabilities. People with disabilities are already eligible for forgiveness, but the Obama administration and the Department of...
