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.
The importance of women's unique perspectives in religious leadership
Lincoln's evolving stance on emancipation and the Union's anti-slavery aims
Brothers' conversations about narrative change and museum planning
Obama's "A More Perfect Union" speech as a response to the Reverend Wright controversy
Life's extensive coverage of the Civil Rights Movement and social issues
The power of media literacy and understanding how screens shape truth
Writing about taboo women's subjects and the impact on her career
Speculation about Lincoln's legacy and what his survival might have meant
Lincoln's legal training and defense of reason over mob violence
Lincoln's evolving views on Black citizenship and equality
“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
McCain's natural leadership qualities and development before Vietnam
Polk's presidential agenda and its connection to Jackson's legacy
Decision not to end That Girl with a wedding in the final episode
Planning and developing a land cooperative for Black farmers displaced by the movement
Buffett's place in the pantheon of great American businessmen
Adjusting to American life and thriving at Wellesley College
Reflections on career sacrifices, women in finance, and legacy
Bradlee's commitment to the First Amendment during the Pentagon Papers
Civil Rights Movement's pressure forcing presidential action on racial justice
Criticism of Obama not being "Black enough" and its historical context