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One started the American Revolution, the other ended the student protest movement.

Oops. Maybe Dr. Cochran is new to his job at the rare book library and doesn’t know that in the last two years I have publicly announced my desire for a divorce.

I had never heard anyone else who grew up in New Haven say they thought Yale’s Gothic...

Neil Young won my heart. Twice. The first time was 52 years ago when, only 17 days after the Kent State shootings, he composed Ohio which became an anthem for my generation.The second time was this year when he pulled a Lady Macbeth (“Out damned spot!...

Explore the life and impact of the author of the “Serenity Prayer,” who rose from a small Midwest church pulpit to become the nation’s moral voice — an American conscience — whose writings provided guidance and inspiration for presidents, politicians, theologians and others.

This short four-line prayer is one of the best-known in the world. But who wrote it and how did it come to be associated with AA?

It is time to consolidate all documents related to the Kent State shootings at Kent State...

Documentarian Martin Doblmeier Makes Religion Relevant Written by:  May 19, 2021 The last 14 months of pandemic-induced self-isolation have driven us into our kitchens to bake bread and try out new recipes; to our bookshelves to read (or reread) forgotten books or new releases; and to streaming services to binge-watch movies and television programs. Those who haven’t yet discovered the treasures offered by Journey Films (JourneyFilms.com) are missing out on a trove that ministers to both emo...