Democracy Optimist is a thought-provoking public radio series and podcast that delves deep into the heart of democratic processes, elections, and voting rights to ask a simple but vital question ...

“I’ll share my favorite stories of the week, highlight thoughtful comments from readers and offer ideas and insights for bringing more optimism into your life.” ...

Sonora Dodd, who created Father’s Day in the early 1900s, has two living descendants: her granddaughter and ...

Historian Rutger Bregman argues in a new book that people should aspire to “moral ambition” — a mix of idealism and ruthless pragmatism — to make the world a better place.

(AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world, ...

The Eden Prairie Optimist Club will host its 11th annual Optimist Kids 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, June 28, at Purgatory Creek Park. The all-ages event, which begins at 9 a.m., is designed to promote ...

Keach Hagey’s highly anticipated biography of Sam Altman and OpenAI, titled The Optimist, is now available on Spotify. The audiobook is being distributed on Spotify’s audiobook segment as well as ...

Symbols have been an important societal element since time immemorial, but have you ever wondered how certain symbols came about? Moreover, did you know a certain medical symbol we stumble upon ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed Sunday for reconciliation and dialogue — a message in line with his pledges to make ...

But to be honest, I’m looking forward to a break. Consulting Editor Ed Ackerman writes The Optimist every week. Look for his blogs online during the week at pittstonprogress.com. $20 billion ...