Thank you to everyone who helped make I AM MARIA a No. 1 Instant New York Times Bestseller! I’m humbled, blown away, and thrilled that so many people are reading poetry. I’m honored and grateful that my reflections of heartbreak and healing are resonating with so many of you, and

On this evening of so much pain and grief, during a season that should be filed with so much love and joy, may we tread lightly. Let us be reminded of the fragility of life, and be grateful for each day, for each moment we can share with those we love, and for the memories we

.@fred_guttenberg always tells the truth ⬇️

If you need a little joy today (and who doesn’t), check this out.

Resharing this from the gun violence survivors vigil just days ago. For those who don't know @mia_tretta , she survived getting shot in the stomach & having her best friend killed at a California school shooting. She also survived the shooting yesterday at Brown. Please watch

Heroism.

Today is Gaudete Sunday—a day meant for joy, but in the wake of another school shooting and the 13th anniversary of Sandy Hook, joy feels far away. In this week’s I've Been Thinking Essay, I reflect on heartbreak, grief, and the urgent need for compassion and change. Read it

BREAKING: Police say there are multiple victims who have been shot after an active shooter was reported at Brown University.

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Incredible story-- with oh my god text messages-- from @mega2e and Isabella Kwai on how Andrew Tate, the manosphere star accused of rape + trafficking, secured his freedom. He was barred from leaving Romania. But he courted Barron Trump, among others. After support from Trump

One of the greatest albums of all time. @SpecialOlympics

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I’m a big Michigan football fan. I’m a parent of a Go Blue graduate. So today’s story saddens me. May we remember this coach has a family, a wife, three daughters. Let’s be mindful of them and what they are going through at this moment. The football team will go on and be fine,

JUST IN: A divided Federal Reserve cuts its interest rate for the third time this year amid lingering concerns about the U.S. economy.

Here's My Flag Too

It is indeed an honor to publish @RealEricDane’s new memoir about his account of being diagnosed with ALS and how he is dealing with it. I’m so humbled and honored that he chose The Open Field to publish his important story, an imprint known for publishing bestselling books that

Choosing love is a choice, as well as a challenge. Not just to love those who love us back. Not just to love those who agree with us. But to love the hard-to-love. To love across differences. To love even through heartbreak. That’s what choosing love really looks like. And that’s

We always have the option to choose love. To choose kindness, compassion, understanding, and acceptance. We always have the opportunity to listen with an open heart and mind, rather than being closed off to others. In this holiday season, and all year round, may we be reminded to

As 2025 winds down, I’m reflecting on the blessings and challenges of this year, and what it means to keep choosing love, even when it’s hard. This week’s essay is personal, honest, and filled with hope. I hope it meets you right where you are. Read it here

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Preach, Senator Kelly 👏 Preach your truth. @SenMarkKelly

So maybe give yourself some grace and some love today. Take a minute to remember how lucky you are. It’s December, the final month before another new year. How lucky are we to wake up each morning, to love and be loved, and to keep growing through whatever life hands us?