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A Prison With No Bars, That Works

Shouts of “ooh-rah” fill the air every morning at Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility as inmates file out of the building, signaling to guards that they’re ready for the day. Moriah is a New York-based prison with a philosophy that aims to reduce recidivism through discipline, education, and therapy. Their shock facility is one of only two in the state. Moriah houses almost 200…

Our Hearts are Heavy for Vegas

This week we mourn the lives lost and send love, light and energy to their friends and families. We honor the first-responders, law enforcement and everyone on the scene of the tragedy who helped out – your empathy and courage are an inspiration. Thousands affected by the shooting and the Las Vegas community will now come together and start a…

New Food Delivery Company by Refugees Brings Food of Their Homeland to Your Door

After immigrating to the US a few years ago, Lebanese sisters Manal and Wissam Kahi decided to start a business in NY after their search for a decent hummus ended in defeat. Now, Eat Offbeat has been offering delicious dishes from all over the world since 2016 and employing refugees from places like Nepal, Tibet, Iraq, Syria, and Eritrea. In…

A Photo of 3-year-old Girl He Saved After Hurricane Katrina Helps Pilot Endure Military Tours in Middle East

After Hurricane Katrina hit in August of 2005, many were left stranded in their homes and – as was the case for LeShay Brown and her family – on their roofs. Pararescue specialist Sergeant Mike Maroney spotted them waving for help and rescued them in his helicopter. What had been a phenomenally bad day for Maroney became unexpectedly lighter. He suffered…

Muslims and Christians Worship Together in the American South

When the Memphis Islamic Center (MIC) moved in across the street, Steve Stone — lead pastor of Heartsong Methodist Church — had a choice: Embrace his new Muslim neighbors or hold them at arm’s length. A quick look to the Gospels reinforced his instinct — he strung up a banner and warmly welcomed them to the neighborhood. The MIC hadn’t…

Kung Fu Nuns, Nepalese Biker Gang Cycling for Social Justice

These 500 women call themselves Kung Fu nuns, because they’re strong as heck and there’s no telling them what they can’t do. These Buddhists cycled more than 2,400 miles from Nepal to Northern India. To put it in perspective – that’s like biking the California coast three times! “People think that because we are nuns, we are supposed to stay…