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.
Jim Foley's ability to connect with Syrian people through cultural adaptation
Bradlee's concept of a "tube ripper" and the drive for impact
Life Magazine's affectionate discovery of middle America and its people
Advice on balancing an intense career with a partner or family
Building a network of local farmers and suppliers for Chez Panisse
Founding GlobalPost to address the decline in international reporting
Bradlee's qualities that made him the most worthy Grant Study participant
The New Yorker's Obama satirical cover and the public reaction to it
Distinguishing the prophetic role from political allegiance
Responding to a deceptively edited video and the resulting media firestorm
Reactions and negotiations following the Newsweek sex discrimination lawsuit
“Someone told me the story about the child throwing starfish back into the ocean one at a time. 'It makes a difference to this one.' That's kind of how I've looked at it ever since. I can't be Dolores Huerta or Martin Sheen, but I can do what I can do in the rooms I find myself in to look for that starfish.”
Noah Wyle
How affirmative action and advocacy opened doors in construction and business
Appealing to both homemakers and career women through writing and publishing
Learning about Obama's presidential run and moving to Chicago to work on his campaign
Fair pay for freelancers as a safety and support issue
Path from Penn State to NASA chief scientist through a committee nomination
Gordon Parks capturing dignity and grief during the segregation era
Life Magazine's Flavio story and its unexpected humanitarian consequences
Transition from civil rights work to tenant organizing in Chicago
Politicization and fighting back against AFTRA's blacklisting practices
