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.
Challenging President Clinton's Bosnia policy from Sarajevo in 1994
Obama's congressional race against Bobby Rush and its lasting impact
Growing threat from Jabhat al-Nusra and its impact on journalists in Syria
Transfer to a comfortable villa after months of captivity in Libya
Rescuing survivors and encountering movie stars during the Andrea Doria disaster
Charlie Munger's influence on shifting away from cigar butt investing
Gordon Parks's use of color, framing, and emotional depth in his photography
Life Magazine's patriotic role in supporting the World War II effort
Ku Klux Klan influence on the 1924 Democratic National Convention
Growing up without awareness of gender discrimination at home
Preference for working alone to preserve authentic atmosphere
“We have to use our energy. We have to use our time and do whatever we can to uplift people and help them understand that they have power. We really can create a better world.”
Dolores Huerta
Life Magazine's affectionate discovery of middle America and its people
Bradlee's lasting legacy as creator of a truly independent Washington Post
Reaction to a New York Times article suggesting Jim Foley was captivated by Islam
Bradlee's awareness of newsroom bias during the Vietnam War era
Life Magazine's editorial stance on civil rights and desegregation in the South
Reflections on challenges and limitations of the women's movement
Persistence in securing interviews and gaining recognition as a serious journalist
Ben Bradlee's response to the Janet Cooke scandal and its lasting impact
James Foley's first impression of Rye and a meaningful Christmas night in captivity
