Mother's Day founder Anna Jarvis worked tirelessly on behalf of the holiday she founded — and then, later, against it. Few people had as complicated a relationship with Mother’s Day as Anna Jarvis did ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. How did the idea of a day to honor mothers become such a focus of Anna Jarvis’ life?

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, which means you’re probably scrambling to buy your mom a gift as a small token of your appreciation for all she’s done for you. Held annually on the second ...