Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Before he was named transportation secretary by President Donald Trump, Sean Duffy was already playing a far more important role: husband, father of nine, and full-time family man. Behind the headlines and Fox News appearances is a real-life love story that started in the most unexpected place — MTV. Now, more than two decades and nine kids later, Sean and Rachel Campos-Duffy are still going strong,…

The female body is sage and frequently communicates when something is amiss. An unpleasant smell in the intimate area may be one of those indicators. Understanding the causes is crucial to preventing health issues and maintaining a high quality of life, despite the fact that many women feel ashamed to discuss this subject. Even while…

Sometimes it’s hard to walk away from a career you love, but First Lady Jill Biden has decided it’s time. After 40 years of teaching, she announced last week that she’s retiring, following her final class at Northern Virginia Community College. Speaking during a virtual event with teachers nationwide, Biden reflected on her decades in…

In fifth grade, Amy was the girl nobody noticed. Her shoes were taped at the seams, her sweater sleeves barely reached her wrists, and her lunchbox was usually empty. While most kids looked past her—or worse, giggled behind her back—I couldn’t ignore the way she pretended to chew when she had nothing to eat. The…

Immigration has long been a heated issue in U.S. politics, intersecting with economics, culture, and national identity. Recent changes announced by former President Donald Trump reignited debate by targeting the H-1B visa program. His executive order raised the annual application fee from $1,500 to $100,000 — a shift that impacts both foreign professionals and the…

Emma’s Warriors When 63 motorcycles roared outside a hospital at 7 PM, their engines fell silent after thirty seconds — a tribute for Emma, a little girl fighting leukemia. From her window, she smiled through tears. Months earlier, Emma’s mother had broken down in her car after hearing the $200,000 treatment cost. A biker, Big…

In the heart of New York City’s most diverse borough, a two-mile stretch of commercial road has become the unlikely epicenter of an international criminal enterprise that has transformed a vibrant immigrant community into what residents describe as an occupied territory. The ongoing crisis has sparked a grassroots movement that represents both the failure of…

Investigators believe the children’s injuries were caused by a household appliance activated while they were unattended. Authorities suspect the 7-year-old turned it on without realizing the danger. Law enforcement and child welfare officials are investigating why the children were left alone and whether the mother, their legal guardian, will face charges for possible negligence. Experts…

  Let’s face it—nobody wants to be remembered as “the partner who underdelivered.” In today’s more open, honest conversations about intimacy, how you behave in the bedroom matters more than ever. Singles are vocal about what they don’t want—and the answers are surprisingly consistent. If you want to step up your game, here are the…

Promise and Disaster In March 2018, Florida International University unveiled a pedestrian bridge in Miami meant to symbolize innovation and safety. At 53 meters, it was built to connect campus with nearby neighborhoods. But just days after installation, the bridge collapsed within seconds, crushing eight vehicles. Six people died and several were injured. More Than…