The universe has a way of delivering a message you didn’t know you needed – sometimes from the other side.
We’re living in chaotic times. Institutions feel fractured. Anger and mistrust seem to be everywhere. And for journalists, the pressure is even greater.
We’re not just covering the turmoil – we’re living in it. Assaults on the free press and free speech are rising, and it’s easy to wonder whether the next interview, the next investigation, or even a column like this one can still make a difference.
On Sunday, an unlikely voice calmly and forcefully told me: Yes, it can.
On the recommendation of friends, my partner and I watched the Netflix series “Famous Last Words,” featuring an interview with Jane Goodall. As you probably know, the legendary primatologist and conservationist die