Doulas have been gaining popularity but are still a relatively uncommon. The word comes from ancient Greek, meaning "woman servant." But, in fact, they are much more.
Natalie Holder-Winfield | Posted 09.18.2009 | Entertainment
The same slurs, epithets, and offensive language that comics use to get laughs can create disrespect in the workplace, school and in other social settings.
Emily Bracken | Posted 07.12.2009 | Comedy
Complex, contradictory and conflicted, I carry with me all the baggage of someone who's had to ponder the existential question: If I had been living in Berlin, in 1939, would I have turned myself into the Gestapo?
Ross Robertson | Posted 06.21.2009 | Living
The girl at the Food Conference had all the nervous paranoia of a serial murderer, but none of the rap sheet. She was on the run from the PC police.
Ariel Gonzalez | Posted 06.11.2009 | Media
After having finished Netherland, I can see why President Obama added it to his reading list. Aside from being extraordinarily well-written, it's...
Randall Amster | Posted 03.04.2009 | Politics
If the new President brings closure to current wars and staves off economic collapse, it quite possibly will once and for all bury the neocon legacy deep in the dustbin of history.
Shirin Sadeghi | Posted 02.19.2009 | World
A native Kansan who learned several languages, including Russian, Urdu, Spanish, Javanese and Bahasa Indonesia, Barack Obama's mother existed outside of the box of traditionalism.
Mallika Chopra | Posted 12.27.2008 | Style
A huge feast was planned for the day, including masala turkey, spicy Indian vegetable filling, and traditional Indian potatoes on the side. Dessert was apple pies and a traditional Indian dessert.
Louise McCready | Posted 10.16.2009 | Living
With four successful restaurants and a midtown food truck in the works, Anita took a moment from her hectic day to sit down with me over lunch at her West Village restaurant, Bar Q.
Deanna Lee | Posted 09.28.2008 | Media
These Olympic games opened so many eyes, including mine, to a new China keenly focused on a global and multicultural future. It's something for us all to aspire to.
Hermene Hartman | Posted 09.21.2008 | Style
If there is a black person living in America who has not uttered the word, they should stand tall and receive the NAACP Image Award.
Craig and Marc Kielburger | Posted 10.02.2009 | Living