Stories - Life Stories
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Our stories are about how people make sense of their own lives, how they can shed light on our lives, and how we are connected to one another, to history, and to the larger human story.
Belief in the political process and economic disconnect in America
Defense of McCain's military record during the 2000 South Carolina primary attacks
Key policy positions during the 1988 presidential campaign
Black resistance and Lincoln's role in ending enslavement
Politicians who prioritized undermining Obama over governing and policy
Father's example of resilience in the face of political defeat
Obama's 2006 Africa trip and its role in building presidential momentum
Initial skepticism about Obama's candidacy becoming real
Factors enabling the passage of the 19th Amendment
Lincoln's legal perspective on slavery and the path to the Civil War
“I consider mentoring a process of showing your scars instead of your successes. I've always been awed by how many people resonate when I tell the story of my life. Often it's the first time they've ever told anyone their own story.”
Loretta Ross
Whether great presidents are products of their era or exceptional individuals
Lincoln's evolving stance on slavery, equality, and the Civil War
The 2000 campaign against Obama and contrasting political styles
Psychological roots of discomfort with female authority and leadership
Powerful memories and reflections on Obama's historic presidency and its impact
McCain earning Barry Goldwater's respect as both a person and a lawmaker
Obama's perspective on right-wing attacks during his presidency
Southern secession following Lincoln's election and the attack on Fort Sumter
Radical Republicans' impeachment of Andrew Johnson and Reconstruction politics
McCain's 2000 New Hampshire victory as a turning point in the primary race
