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Second Medal of Honor For 2009 Afghan Battle By Michael D. Shear President Obama awarded the military’s highest honor for valor, the Medal of Honor, to aformer Army captain, William Swenson, who battled through an ambush in Afghanistan despite failing to … Continue reading →

Once Alienated, and Now a Force in Her Husband’s Bid for Mayor         by Micheal Barbaro As a child, Chirlane McCray experienced harsh discrimination due to her race, gender, and sexuality. Because she was an African American woman she faced … Continue reading →

Imagine having a seizure while doing something you love. You shake uncontrollably and lose control of your body and awareness during a very frightening moment. Your life would never be the same. Jerry Kills, Head Coach of the University of … Continue reading →

    Swimmer Is Fighting a Ruling: She Is Not Disabled Enough By Sarah Hill Being penalized for maybe having a glimmer of hope of one day being able to walk again is beyond sad -Victoria Arlen, 19 Victoria Arlen … Continue reading →

Living With Cancer: The Scar Project by Susan Gubar (link to article)   This article is a pictorial series called “The Scar Project.” In the series, there are eight women shown who contain scars on their bodies from mastectomies. The … Continue reading →