Mark Edgington

My mom visited on Sunday. We picked up Culver’s hamburgers, sat together, and watched the World Cup. For now, she’s still living in a care facility. Like many families, ours has had to adapt to changing circumstances. It reminds me that the moments we have together become more valuable with each passing year. Not because they’re extraordinary, but because they’re increasingly finite. That afternoon got me thinking about family. Mark Edgington and mom We spend a lot of time talking about the...

We talk a lot about second chances. We believe people should be held accountable for their actions. But we also believe people can change, rebuild, and move forward. The question is whether our systems actually allow them to do that. I recently spoke with leaders from the Clean Slate Initiative about their work to expand access to record clearing across the country. The organization works to pass and implement laws that automatically clear eligible records for people who have completed their...

One of the great pleasures of traveling is discovering that every stop offers something completely different. During our time in Costa Rica, we’ve explored several remarkable places, each with its own personality. One of my favorites was Tortuguero. Between the beaches and the jungle, it felt like stepping into another world. The combination of lush rainforest, wildlife, and waterways makes it easy to understand why so many people consider it one of Costa Rica’s natural treasures. We also...