From the Editor

The editor, inspired by a collection of vintage cookie jars at a country diner, muses on the trove of stories found by revisiting history.

A master and pioneer of narrative nonfiction, Franklin was a demanding teacher and unapologetic force for better writing

The editor reflects on how a career covering the news valued curiosity and encouraged a life of intellectual exploration

The editor ponders the role journalism plays in delivering hard news while also representing the best hopes of democracy

As a new year begins, the editor reflects on three words that can power our stories — and our aspirations: What happens next?

By Jacqui BanaszynskiI am a Christmas person, without apology. I long ago left behind institutional religious practice. I no longer go big on decorations. But upbringing, culture and, mostly, the…

Dame Maggie Smith as Aunt Ruth in "A Boy Called Christmas"

Small, random surfaces — like napkins, postcards, Post-its and notecards — can provide a non-intimidating space for ideas and drafts

By Jacqui BanaszynskiStoryboard does not indulge in easy click bait. But I would be foolish to ignore a legitimate opportunity to tap the drawing power of Taylor Swift.There’s this week’s…

By Jacqui BanaszynskiThe gratitude essay I wrote recentlyhas given back in multiples — which is how gratitude is supposed to work. I’ve received several lovely notes in response, including one…