Kimberly Kopecky, M.D., MSCI, a UAB surgeon specializing in high-risk abdominal procedures, created The Empathy Project to ...

Often subconsciously, we winnow our individual view of who belongs in society, whom we have to consider as we move in the world. Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers.

Take a moment to think about all your seldom-used belongings, all the furniture, clothes, electronics, kitchenware, knickknacks and everything in between. How much extra stuff do you own? For many of ...