Third spaces, apart from fostering community, have also historically been the cornerstone of discussion, exchange of ideas, and conversation – the proverbial “living room” of society. It is a place where we can affirm our identity while developing empathy and understanding for those different from our own, and their decline is negatively affecting our psyche as well as modern democracy.
Loneliness is a subjective internal state, yet it has become an objective and external pattern of behaviour. As the days get progressively shorter and the temperatures start to dip, it’s not only the skies that start to turn grey but something deeper inside of most of us. The biting cold amplifies the sense of loneliness that exists in various quantities in the back of our minds.
This article is the first publication of the Stork's Creative Section, a new category dedicated to sharing poetry, short stories, and other creative pieces....
What do a $10 pack of 100% recycled toilet paper and a bamboo toothbrush priced like an artisanal coffee have in common? Though they both serve as sustainable alternatives to their single-use or chain-produced counterparts, they also serve as examples of a trend that is hard to ignore: green living often comes with a hefty price tag for the average consumer.
As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump gear up for the 2024 presidential election in the US, the two candidates are fighting for the country’s future. Meanwhile, Gen Z is fighting over who can make a better meme out of it. The current presidential race serves as a modern example of a historical habit of social criticism.
