Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks after being released from prison for leading a boycott. Donald Uhrbrock/The Chronicle ...

Should we maintain hope in uncertain times? These days, this question is at the forefront of my mind—and probably many other people’s. Especially when we face political polarization, humanitarian ...

Hope can erode when we perceive threats to our way of life, and these days, plenty are out there. As we age, we may struggle with a tragic loss or chronic disease. As we watch the news, we see our ...

SIR: There are signs of hope in Nigeria. In the words of Walt Whitman, ‘An individual is as superb as a nation when he has the qualities which make a superb nation.’ Tobi Amusan’s breaking news of a ...

On April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. “I’ve seen the Promised Land,” he said. “I may not get there with you. But I want ...

Hope springs eternal – if you nurture it. Getty Images / ipopba When there is no hope – when people cannot picture a desired end to their struggles – they lose the motivation to endure. As professor ...