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Category: American Society
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A new book by Eboo Patel, author of Acts of Faith and founder of the Interfaith Youth Core, puts forth a vision for America based on interfaith cooperation and pluralism.
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Amy Alexander writes about a documentary James Baldwin filmed in San Francisco the year she was born.
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Does caring about victims of crime mean that we must take revenge on offenders? Or is there a better way forward?
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A new book looks at the community-led recovery efforts that rebuilt New Orleans post-Katrina.
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When are parents being supportive of their children’s goals, and when do their own ambitions overshadow what is good for their kids?
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Sherrilyn Ifill asks women who are trying to have it “all” to get behind economic empowerment for the women who face the biggest challenges.
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In anticipation of Independence Day, read a patriotic excerpt from Nancy Rubin Stuart’s book The Muse of the Revolution.
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The words of Frederick Douglass on the meaning of Independence Day continues to hold meaning for many who find it hard to embrace the holiday.
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SCOTUS broke its recent mold, Handing down a nice uphold! Meanwhile back in Romney camp, Handkerchiefs & brows are damp. –Elinor Lipman @ElinorLipman Some commentary and insights about today's Supreme Court decision in NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS v. SEBELIUS: Why The Obamacare Decision Is Very Good News For Women (Forbes) The Health Care Mandate is…
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Michael Bronski looks at some seemingly steamy letters between 18th and 19th century men.
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