Rachel Solomon
Stories
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Benny And Jenny: Uncovering The Franklin Sibling Relationship
When they were little, they were called Benny and Jenny. They were inseparable. But as they grew up, their lives took different paths. Benjamin Franklin...
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Kshama Sawant On Why It's Time For Socialism In Seattle
Kshama Sawant is the first socialist on Seattle’s City Council. Last year, she ran on a campaign platform of raising the minimum wage to $15, taxing...
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The Untold Story Of War With Ann Jones
Battle scars are not always visible. Post-traumatic stress disorder affects almost 30 percent of soldiers who serve in Iraq and Afghanistan. Journalist...
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‘Our Right To Be Cold’ With Sheila Watt-Cloutier
“We have to fight for our right to be cold.” Sheila Watt-Cloutier is an Inuit activist who tackles issues indigenous people are facing, including...
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‘My Beloved World’ By Sonia Sotomayor
Sonia Sotomayor is the 111th justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. She’s also its first Hispanic and third female justice. In her memoir, “My Beloved World...
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‘The Science Of Self’ With Jennifer Ouellette
What defines us? What determines our identity? Jennifer Ouellette explores how eye color, likes and dislikes, and even hatred of cilantro construct our...
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‘Game Change 2012’ With John Heilemann And Mark Halperin
John Heilemann and Mark Halperin are the authors of "Game Change," the best-selling story of the 2008 presidential election that was turned into an HBO...
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‘Department Of Hometown Security’ With Majora Carter
In a way, Majora Carter’s dog is partially responsible for the existence of a Bronx park. More than a decade ago, Carter was pulled by her dog into a...
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‘Dog Whistle Politics’ With Ian Haney López
Dog whistle politics means using language that appeals to one group of people but may have coded meanings to another. For example, one reason Ronald...
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Ending Our ‘Big Fat Crisis’ With Deborah Cohen
Candy by the cash register, 24-hour drive-throughs and constant food advertisements have all contributed to America’s obesity epidemic. More than one...