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Activist Nancy Lublin explains how Crisis Text Line, the first 24/7 text line of its kind, has helped millions of people by providing direct support as well as anonymous data about people in crisis.

The New Year often makes people want to be a better version of themselves. But the majority of people abandon their resolutions within two months.

Those questions get at people's values and fears, or get them to open up about their challenges and what brings them joy

Like a number of his characters, Booker Prize-winning novelist Douglas Stuart grew up working class and queer in Glasgow. He went on to have a career in fashion, which plays into his latest novel.

In some states, a break in health coverage of more than 63 days would let insurers charge premiums of any price for a year — putting health insurance out of reach for many sick people, analysts say.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with medical ethicist Jessica Flanigan of the University of Richmond about libertarian perspectives on face mask laws.

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Katie Park of The Marshall Project about tracking COVID-19 in prisons.

Seven years ago, Massachusetts launched its own experiment with health insurance exchanges. Those involved in that experiment say it's gone smoothly, and as a result, 97 percent of the state's residents now have health coverage. Some called the program Romneycare; some still do.

After four days of online campaigning and speechmaking, the Libertarian Party has selected its nominee. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Jorgensen, an activist who teaches psychology at Clemson University.

Young adults now spend far less time with friends than young people did in 2003, the surgeon general says. Dating app Hinge is investing in helping young adults broaden social ties outside of dating.