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.
Hostility from Nixon supporters and the unraveling of Watergate
Reflections on Watergate's aftermath and The Washington Post's national ambitions
Career trajectory from Brussels through the Weekly Standard to the New York Times
The 1925 Scopes trial as an early American culture war
Foley's embedded journalism work and understated approach to danger
Bradlee's commitment to truth and the impact of journalistic errors
Life's desegregation coverage and its impact on Southern communities
Editorial process for selecting Life magazine's cover image each week
Media attention and the evolution of the women's movement over time
Will Smith's weight loss challenge and the decision to get gastric bypass surgery
Henry Luce's moral convictions and Life Magazine's civil rights coverage
“I now think wisdom is the art of receptivity. It’s the ability to bring out your story and to process your story.”
David Brooks
Henry Luce's editorial philosophy on covering Hollywood with integrity
Reflections on divisiveness, misinformation, and hope for future civility
Life Magazine's promotional role in American film culture
Admiring combat photographers for their courage alongside their craft
Desire for creative freedom and reflecting on Life Magazine's decline
Ben Bradlee's response to the Janet Cooke scandal and its lasting impact
Life Magazine's groundbreaking photo essay on childbirth and its cultural impact
Recognition of innovative online investigative political reporting and campaign finance
Jim Foley's maturity and its influence on his journalism