Mark Sutcliffe: Do We Overstate Hard Work In The Narrative Of Success? Mark Sutcliffe says our luck—or privilege—is determined before we are even born. He encourages people to acknowledge the role of privilege in their lives and work to lessen the opportunity gap. NPR/TED Staff
Tina Seelig: Can We Control Our Own Luck? Are there things we can do to increase our luck? Through taking tiny risks, showing gratitude, and being open to new ideas, Tina Seelig says we can capture luck in our everyday lives. NPR/TED Staff
Eshauna Smith: How Can We Level The Playing Field Of Luck? Eshauna Smith says we cannot let luck decide the fate of underprivileged youth—we need to make purposeful interventions to create opportunities for all kids to reach their full potential. NPR/TED Staff
What to do in the Puget Sound region this weekend As the old saying goes, March comes in like a lion. That's especially true when it comes to cultural activities. Here are some recommendations. Marcie Sillman
Chiwetel Ejiofor's Directing Debut Takes Him To Malawi To Capture 'The Wind' The English actor performed in, directed and wrote the screenplay for The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind. It's based on a memoir by William Kamkwamba, whose ingenuity helped save his village from famine. Ari Shapiro
Documentary 'Apollo 11' Retells History With Wide Eyes - And A Wider Perspective Newly restored footage of the historic 1969 moonshot widens the focus to include the hundreds of men and women who made the mission possible. Monica Castillo
Fremont's Lenin statue could come down if Republican bill succeeds A group of Washington state lawmakers has introduced a measure that would remove a Soviet-era sculpture of Vladimir Lenin from a Seattle nieghborhood. Marcie Sillman
Seattle has been whining about the same things forever. Here is proof Does Seattle have a particular complaining style? Caroline Chamberlain Gomez
Storywallahs asks: What’s in your name? Stories from the first inaugural Tasveer South Asian Literary Festival John O'Brien
Classic Books Are Full Of Problems. Why Can't We Put Them Down? A recent study found that Dr. Seuss books can be pretty racist. It's highlighted a growing debate: Should schools teach classic books that may be problematic or trade them for socially conscious ones? Jessica Yarmosky
