A 10,000-mile journey through America's divided landscapes reveals a country split not just by politics but by presence. In an era of incompleteness of logical contact, can physical contact bridge the gap between urban and rural?
One of the most difficult questions faced by new mothers.
Why political polarization isn't permanent, and what you and I can do to help fix it.
The American church has historically been a bedrock institution for fostering social capital. What do we replace it with when it declines?
The streets of Heaven aren't paved with gold...just a hell of a lot of red tape.
A view from the top...on airports, travel, and the people we meet along the way.
What I discovered about myself, other people, relationships, and conversation in my attempt to meet someone new every single day for an entire year.
Jean-Luc Currie on Dickens, abstraction, and the difference between loving humanity and loving people.
Enter at your own risk — this might be the worst thing Jean-Luc has ever written. A fairy tale of two star-crossed lovers, a mysterious sorceress, and a lack of good prose.
A travel essay — memories from fourteen days in Vietnam.
What does it mean to be educated in the modern age?