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.
Origins and evolution of the Straight Talk Express bus format
The Haymarket Riot and its impact on the labor movement
Early attraction to McCain as a reform-minded conservative in the 1990s
Responding to criticism and staying motivated as the first female NBA referee
Bradlee's leadership style and inspiring presence in the newsroom
George Wallace's divisive rhetoric and eventual change of heart
Children's natural curiosity as a model for asking meaningful questions
Jonas Mekas as a model for film criticism and personal writing style
Evolution of the vice presidency's role and its dependence on the president
Defining personal ambition and women's freedom to pursue their own goals
Responding to claims that the women's movement and Title IX have gone too far
“When you leave home, hug your family and say, 'I love you,' and don't argue. Then you'll have no regrets.”
Tomiko Morimoto West
Navigating backlash against women's military service in the 1980s
Sarah Palin's role and presence on the 2008 presidential campaign ticket
Overview of the Ottoman Empire's population and territorial decline before World War I
Turning down Hollywood roles to avoid typecasting despite the career cost
Obama's early political calculations and the failed challenge to Bobby Rush
Father's stylish persona and its influence on self-confidence
Parks' navigation of criticism and limited control at Life Magazine
Gordon Parks' work at the Farm Security Administration and its influences
Systemic forces behind white resistance to open housing marches in Chicago
