Because of the way scientific studies are conducted, Professor Cynthia Curl says it's been hard to health benefits from eating organic food. A new study suggests, however, that there are ways to find out • Photograph ℅ Elle Martinez
Currently Creasing: Week of September 16
Here’s what to read the week of September 16, from the climate apocalypse and future of food to the secret power of menopause • Photograph of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ℅ The Sunday Times
The Kosmic Kitchen's Late Summer Rainbow Board with Herby Green Goddess Dip
If you’re short on time, savoring the last of summer’s abundance can be as simple as slicing your favorite fresh vegetables, arranging them on a board and whipping up a quick dip . . .
5 Ways to Do Environmental Activism Without the Entitlement
Perhaps the environmental movement needs to stop separating itself as a movement, and just naturally integrate into local communities, doing what they can, when they can, in a natural way • Photo source unknown ℅ Pinterest
Currently Creasing: Week of September 9
Here’s what to read the week of September 9, from the climate apocalypse and future of food to the secret power of menopause • Photograph of Ocean Vuong ℅ The New York Times
Artful Astrology: Virgo Season & Poem-scopes
It’s Beyoncé—ahem, Virgo—season and Astrology Editor Emmalea Russo is back with her analysis and poem-horoscopes to guide you into this powerful period • Photo of Beyoncé ℅ Tyer Mitchell for Vogue
Currently Creasing: Week of September 2
Here’s what to read the week of September 2, from what plants have to say to the necessary vulnerability of celebrating birthdays as an adult • Photograph of Hanif Abdurraqib ℅ Kate Sweeney for The Nation
Nothing Protects Black Women From Dying in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Not education. Not income. Not even being an expert on racial disparities in health care • Photograph of midwife trainees delivering a baby at the Juba Teaching Hospital in South Sudan by Stefani Glinski via NPR
Black Breastfeeding Week: The Politics of Breastfeeding
The racial disparity in reaping the benefits of breastfeeding is due to the intergenerational experience and support. It stems from the legacy of enslaved Black mothers neglecting their children to nurse white babies • Image ℅ Paula López Droguett