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.
Father's and grandfather's Navy careers and their impact on family life
Public perception of Coolidge during the prosperous 1920s
Negotiating contracts and fighting age and gender discrimination in the airline industry
Childhood anxieties and running as a means of control and escape
Personal diplomacy and relationships during the Gulf War coalition
Ben Bradlee's views on military service as a civic obligation
King's movement to Chicago and Jesse Jackson's founding of PUSH
Mother's foundational role in father's political career and family stability
First experience reporting in a conflict zone during Libya's revolution
Challenging male-centered models of psychological development and moral theory
“I consider mentoring a process of showing your scars instead of your successes. I've always been awed by how many people resonate when I tell the story of my life. Often it's the first time they've ever told anyone their own story.”
Loretta Ross
Navigating distrust and uncertainty while reporting in Syria
Parks' navigation of criticism and limited control at Life Magazine
The concept of the soul and humanity's universal desire for meaning
Father's values, political integrity, and gentle parenting style
Jonas Mekas's improvisational filmmaking style and its lasting influence
Obama's emotional authenticity in personal and public moments of grief
Society's role in ignoring trafficked girls within the United States
Mother's philanthropic work and humanitarian advocacy
George Washington's role in shaping the presidency's power and legitimacy
Tensions between government ransom policies and human emotional responses
