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MyLLife Digest: August 2026

In this month’s editorial, I wanted to focus on key Democratic and Republican primary results and what they signal for the midterm elections...

Our newsletter is built on this divine directive: that among humanity there will always be a group inspired to seek the truth, guide others to it, and make truth the foundation of a just society...

The world economy is worth roughly $113.8 trillion. Muslim-majority states hold barely a tenth of it — but have nearly a quarter of the people. What does this gap reveal about wealth, economic power, and purchasing power parity?...

To modern eyes, imagining an economy running completely without interest sounds like an idealistic fantasy or an impractical blueprint for disaster...

For many international multilingual students in the United States, writing in English has always involved negotiation. We translate more than words. We translate experiences, cultural references, humor, emotion, and sometimes even versions of ourselves—into language that will be understood and accepted in an American classroom...

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling emotionally drained, or ended your day feeling numb despite not having done anything “physically” strenuous, you’re not alone...

All of us at MyLLife are pleased to showcase one of our 2026 MyLLife Scholars, Nursena Oktem!