Negative reactions to McCain's political positions and their sources

Benjamin Harrison's cold personality and difficult political circumstances as president

Origins of the Poor People's Campaign and Robert Kennedy's role

Involvement with Lights in Action and studies at the Drisha Institute

Freedom as a rallying cry during times of national crisis and its dangers

Transition from search committee member to presidential candidate at Princeton

David Bale's illness, death, and the experience of caregiving

Admiration for women leaders and advocacy organizations

Branch libraries serving immigrant communities through multilingual collections

Jonas Mekas's global reputation and reverence abroad compared to in the U.S

King's concern for human cost and the logistics of the Selma to Montgomery march

Andrew Johnson's impeachment as a low point in presidential history

Overview of the Ottoman Empire's population and territorial decline before World War I

Lincoln's moral opposition to slavery rooted in democratic ideals rather than religion

Economic anxiety, trust deficit, and the rise of populist sentiment

Eating at Tom's Restaurant before it became famous from Seinfeld

Breakfast meeting and views on speechwriting leading to a job with Obama

Advice on collective responsibility and professional excellence for young organizers

Path from Annapolis through flight school to helicopter search and rescue deployments

Growing up with a mother who prioritized careers over traditional roles for women

Jonas Mekas's influence on approaching experimental film and censorship issues

Elijah Lovejoy's murder and Lincoln's fears about vigilante violence

Risks to sources and personal safety while reporting in China

Memories of parents and striving to meet their expectations

Wilson's failure to secure Senate ratification of the Versailles Treaty

King's ability to connect with ordinary people through everyday activities