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.
Jonas Mekas's reverence for the camera and cinema's relationship to dreams
Healing the inner child and integrating past selves through therapy and self-love
McCain's involvement in the Keating Five savings and loan scandal
Origins and strategy behind the Straight Talk Express campaign bus
Brother Michael's leadership role during Jim's capture and family crisis
Verifying authenticity and deciding how to report on the ISIS video of James Foley
Jonas Mekas and his brother navigating displacement after World War II
Challenges of integrating women into the regular Army without preparation
Buffett's criticism of unethical securities practices and resulting backlash
Instinctive positioning and photographing Kennedy after the shooting
“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
Impact and legacy of the Beijing speech on women's human rights
Media's impact on young girls' body image and beauty ideals
Palestinian aspirations for statehood as a phase of a longer conflict
Mother's encouragement to pursue education outside the Midwest
Friendship with Jack Smith and his eccentric artistic performances and humor
Discovering identity as a lesbian and meeting her wife Helen
McCain's observations of Senate power and interest in politics as a Navy liaison
Joining The Washington Post and first impressions of Bradlee's leadership
Winning the first women's bodybuilding competition and its emotional impact
Mentorship and influence of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as an environmental advocate
