Human dignity · OCT 9, 2026
Apparently, one voice had other plans.
Navi Pillay has spent a career defending human dignity. The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize recognizes that work.
Read the story ↗ 2 MIN READA LITTLE PERSPECTIVE. A LOT OF POSSIBILITY.
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Human dignity · 1992 · FROM THE ARCHIVE
Apparently, dignity was worth the trouble.
Rigoberta Menchú Tum received the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize for defending Indigenous peoples’ rights and working toward reconciliation. A voice others tried to dismiss became impossible to ignore.
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Impact beyond agreement · NOVEMBER 5, 2024 · PRE-DATED
Apparently, “finished” needed a second opinion.
Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory was a rare return to the presidency after a defeat. A remarkable political comeback—and a consequential result that deserves examination from more than one angle.
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They’ve got “it” · FEBRUARY 26, 2012 · FROM THE ARCHIVE
Apparently, even brilliance rehearses.
From Sophie’s Polish-inflected English in Sophie’s Choice to Margaret Thatcher’s distinctive voice in The Iron Lady, Meryl Streep makes transformation look effortless. The preparation tells a different—and rather useful—story.
Read the story ↗ 2 MIN READTHE NAME IS A PROVOCATION. THE STORIES ARE THE POINT.
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