Commonspace

From a cowboy with a secret obsession to a dad called “Mom,” fathers and children share unexpected and heartfelt stories... Read more

Being a teacher takes passion and compassion…but a sense of humor certainly helps. Educators become storytellers and ope... Read more

What do an obsessive hand washer, a biting job applicant, and a kid hiding under his school desk have in common?  Five s... Read more

From complicated pregnancies to raising children with special needs, these storytellers open up about being a mother in ... Read more

Edwin Desamour used to share a prison cell with his father. But today, he’s created a new legacy for his own sons. The p... Read more

Writers Cecily Kellogg and Charlie O’Hay reflect on losing twin boys and their grieving process. The post A Phoenix Must... Read more

Taking a cue from memories about the best and the worst teachers they had, these educators talk about the emotional cost... Read more

It takes a tough teacher to rise to the level of superintendent. Dr. William Hite talks about his early dreams of footba... Read more

Holiday traditions wax and wane naturally over generations. Three guests share their own renditions of Kwanzaa and Hanuk... Read more

Parades are celebrating LGBTQ rights around the country. More visibility has increased recognition of gay communities as... Read more

If achieving “The American Dream” is a game, how do you play the game? And what forces hold you back? Dr. Daniel Lauriso... Read more

Education, race, sex and age are only a few aspects that make up class in America. These storytellers recount their jour... Read more

Nadya Tolokonnikova has dedicated her life to disruption and resistance through art. But the fight is far from over. The... Read more

Kyra felt prepared to leave the Jehovah’s Witnesses at 15 years old. Then the shunning began. The post Beyond the Watch ... Read more

One family’s touching transition meeting the daughter they always had. The post She Was Always Amelia appeared first on ... Read more

After his mother’s arrest, a young man is responsible for paying his family’s past-due rent…with a little help from his ... Read more

Even the seemingly best attorneys and absolving witness statements haven’t exonerated Chester Hollman – but his family r... Read more

Giovanni Reid spent 26 years behind bars. After his release, Giovanni reflects on the trials and tribulations of represe... Read more

When we die, what do we leave behind? And where does it go? The post Ashes to Ashes appeared first on Commonspace.

Thinking about mortality can be grim. These artists and storytellers don’t want you to fear the reaper. The post Welcome... Read more