Click Here to Read: Illusory Truth Effect: The Destructive Effects of Misinformation on the Human Brain, Cautionary examples of the prevalence of misinformation in the 21st century by Richard Restak M.D. on his The Changing Brain Blog on the Psychology Today blogs on March 9, 2026.
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“Courage is contagious.”
— Kathryn Pollak, Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Kathryn spoke at the ROOM 2.26 Roundtable this week about building a grassroots democracy movement from the ground up. If you missed it, you can read about her work in ROOM 2.26.
Writing always takes courage; we hope you’ll lend yours to our upcoming issue.
We welcome: Essays and Memoirs in any language*. Max. 1,500 words
Creative Writing | Written in English. Max. 2,000 words
Poetry | Written, audio, video, and/or mixed media
Community Projects
Books For Potential Review
The submission deadline for ROOM 6.26 is May 6, 2026 Continue reading Deadline Approaching: ROOM 6.26 is Open for Submissions
Yahrtzeit For My Daughter Sarah April 4, 2026 by Merle Heidi Molofsky
Today is the first Yahrzeit for my precious daughter Sarah, And I recited the mourner’s Kaddish for her. She died a year ago, a month before her 59th birthday. She knew she was dying, we knew she was dying, We celebrated her life with her at a gathering at her home. Celebrating her life was joyous, losing her was grievous.
Sarah, my precious child,
I knew you
in utero,
your elbows and knees,
a mix
of your kicks,
and treasured each,
cupping my hands
over your exuberant limbs
within me.
You were the youngest
of my three children,
and we cherished you
as you grew,
as you strived to be
like your sister and brother.
And though they babied you,
they loved to tease,
and you aimed to please.
You were the littlest one,
responsible and kind.
You walked your friend
to school, because he was timid,
and you didn’t mind,
because he needed you. Continue reading Poetry Monday: Merle Heidi Molofsky
Episode 51 of Voices from ROOM: A Podcast for Analytic Action, “Solace for Survival with Alexandra Woods” is now available wherever you listen to podcasts.
This week, Aneta and Isaac speak with Alexandra Woods, whose work operates at the intersections of the clinical, the personal, and the natural. As an analyst and a writer, Woods derives solace and inspiration from nature and activism. She explores the tension between how we connect and disconnect from the world around us, both environmentally and politically. Negotiating joy and obligation, Woods details how critical rest can galvanize future direct action and connection.
“We allow the future to come at us in tiny doses. Do we want to follow the news? Can we hold on to our internal compasses? Will they spin out of control? Is it even possible to set a course?”
— Alexandra Woods, “Winter Into Spring,” ROOM 6.25
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