braiding sweetgrass

Robin Wall Kimmerer on the wonders of nature

“A sweetgrass braid is meant as an emblem, a marker, a metaphor, if you will,” said Robin Wall Kimmerer. “We are committed to braiding Mother Earth’s hair, i.e., we are committed to helping her be at her best.” Kimmerer’s book, “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” (published by Milkweed Editions),…

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Reports of sexual assault in the military declined for third straight year, Pentagon says

Official reports of sexual assault and the estimated number of sexual assaults in the military both decreased in fiscal year 2025, according to the Pentagon’s annual review of sexual assault released on Friday.   The review included data from an anonymous survey conducted every other year that asks service members whether they’ve been the victim…

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Neutrogena addresses its treatment of Hayden Panettiere after she spoke about postpartum depression

Neutrogena shared a statement on Thursday addressing Hayden Panettiere’s death, following days of backlash. In the wake of her death, many fans resurfaced comments Panettiere had made claiming the skincare company fired her in 2015 for speaking out about postpartum depression. “For more than a decade, Hayden was a valued member of our Neutrogena community….

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Woman told House Ethics Committee that Rep. Jimmy Gomez sexually assaulted her, attorneys say

Washington — A woman told the House Ethics Committee that Rep. Jimmy Gomez sexually assaulted her, according to her attorneys, a claim that comes as the panel investigates sexual misconduct allegations against the California Democrat. The bipartisan committee said Monday that it’s looking into allegations against Gomez, including that he engaged “in inappropriate sexual contact…

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