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Archive edition · October 10, 2026

Human dignity · OCT 9, 2026

Apparently, one person can make quite a difference.

Navi Pillay has spent her career protecting people’s rights and dignity—the basic respect everyone deserves. The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize honors that work.

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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 helping communities repair relationships after conflict. A voice others tried to brush aside 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 win was a rare return to the presidency after a defeat. It was a major political comeback with real effects on the country. The result deserves a careful look 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.

In Sophie’s Choice, Meryl Streep speaks English with a Polish accent. In The Iron Lady, she takes on Margaret Thatcher’s voice. She makes becoming another person on screen look easy. The work behind it tells a different—and useful—story.

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