Human dignity · OCT 9, 2026
Apparently, one person can make quite a difference.
Navi Pillay has spent a career defending human dignity. The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize recognizes that work.
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Archive edition · October 10, 2026
Human dignity · DECEMBER 10, 1992 · FROM THE ARCHIVE
Apparently, she refused to be invisible. The world took notice.
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, a political second act can make history.
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 Meryl Streep’s “it” has homework.
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.
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