Nicholas D. Kristof's Blog, page 24

Win a Trip in 2014!

Here's how to apply for my annual win-a-trip contest.

To Help Typhoon Survivors, Go Local

Guest blogger Mari Kuraishi urges readers to fund smaller scale, on the ground relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

Are You Sitting Down? On a Couch?

Readers post their comments on my column about flame retardants lurking in our couches.

Why Food Stamps Are a Great Investment

Readers comment on my column about the importance of food stamps to fight malnutrition and hunger right here in America.

The Oklahoma Model for American Pre-K

Readers comment on my column about the need for a national pre-K program similar to Oklahoma's terrific model.

What a Blind Chicken Can Teach Us About Humanity

Ellen Chase left such an amazing comment on Nicholas Kristof's column about brainy farm animals, we asked her to write a blog post about her story.

Syrian Children Draw What Used to be Home

A Syrian-American architect writes about how Syrian children draw the houses they left behind in the war.

The Human Face of Our Health Care Mess

Readers comment on my Sunday column that aims to show why, in human terms, health care reform like Obamacare is so needed.

The Arguments for Early Childhood Education

Readers comment on my column about early childhood interventions

Hold the Drumstick! That’s an Intellectual You’re Eating!

Readers comment on my column suggesting that poultry are smarter and more sophisticated than we give them credit for.