Many of our lives became static during the past year. These people chose new directions.
In our year of waiting, here are stories of people who didn’t wait.
An evangelical scientist on reconciling her religion and the realities of climate change
Katharine Hayhoe says using our voices to call for action can help change social norms.
Bar and bat mitzvah dates have been locked in for years. When the pandemic changed everything, families got creative.
“This is a life-cycle event for a child,” says one party planner. Enter drive-by congratulations and, of course, Zoom.
Date Lab: She started the virtual date showing off her fancy tapas. He had ordered a burrito.
Otherwise, he thought it was a “pretty awesome date.”
- Perspective
Gene Weingarten: Karen’s better half? Darren, obviously.
Who cares what Darren’s name is? What matters is who Darren is.
(Andrea Hernández Briceño)
To survive pandemic food shortages, Venezuelans go back to the land
The U.N.’s World Food Program reports that one-third of the populace suffers from food insecurity. The answer for many is to depend on nature for food.
- Review
Twin bistros in Northern Virginia put a personal spin on Indian cooking
At either Spice Kraft, you’ll dine happily on lunch bowls, curry wraps and luscious lamb.
(The Redemption of Mohammed Khalid)
The teen jihadist of suburban Maryland: A story of conspiracy and redemption
He was set to enter Johns Hopkins when he became one of the youngest people charged with terrorism in U.S. history. What would it take for him to rebuild his life?
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- Review
This new Azerbaijani bakery offers stories as good as its pastries
Sharbat in Adams Morgan welcomes visitors with expertly made sweet and savory baked goods from Azerbaijan.
- Perspective
Gene Weingarten: Confessions of a compassionate hit man
The last, best gift we can give our pets is a merciful one.
Date Lab: It was her first date in 25 years. It made quite the impression on him.
We set up this newb with a Date Lab second-timer.
Why we don’t talk about sexual violence against boys — and why we should
It's far more pervasive than we think.
How terrorists became the unspoken architects of the Capitol
After M19’s Capitol bombing in 1983, security tightened — and stayed that way.
- Review
Fresh reasons to return to 1789, one of D.C.’s oldest restaurants
Chef Kyoo Eom and general manager Brian Zipin have helped revive the grande dame
- Perspective
Gene Weingarten: I admit it. Like a lot of people, I had vaccine envy.
The Germans probably have a word for it. Call it shottennfreude.
