Feature: An American Story

Stories about ordinary Americans who influenced America in a positive way with their contributions.

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• Furnishing Hope to American Warriors

  It is shocking to learn that many of our returning warriors end up on blow-up mattresses because they have no furniture.

  Opinion by Cirina Catania — on May 20, 2013

• Meet Debut Author and Photographer Sarah E. Sauer

  Animals have helped Sarah,, a childhood brain cancer survivor, in ways no person ever could.

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Apr 19, 2013

• Reflecting on the '60s: Something Gained, Something Lost

  Life for women in the '60s: What was gained, what was lost and what is new? Reflections on a quiet Sunday morning.

  Opinion by Cirina Catania — on Feb 13, 2013

• Audiobook Review: The Passage by Justin Cronin, Narrated by Scott Brick et al

  The follow up to The Passage is due out this autumn. But how good was the first book?

  Review by Colin Corlett — on Jun 22, 2012

• The Coupon Economy: Reprogramming Your Consumer Habits

  In an age of reduced incomes and work hours, people are almost bound to become fixated on reduced prices.

  News by ThomasDoane — on May 24, 2012

• Homeless Teens and Runaways: Unknown American Epidemics

  Whether runaways or throwaways, hundreds of thousands of our children have nowhere to call home in one of the richest countries in the world.

  News by Alicia Singleton — on Apr 20, 2012

• Ayn Rand, Intellectual Powerhouse: An American Story:

  Ayn Rand is many things to many people, but can be universally recognized as a daring and pioneering thinker.

  Opinion by Joseph F. Cotto — on Mar 25, 2012

• Barbara Jordan; A Lady of Firsts: An American Story

  Barbara Jordan was not only a public servant, but one who shattered glass ceilings and set the highest of standards.

  Opinion by Joseph F. Cotto — on Mar 17, 2012

• Workers' Rights Revolutionary Cesar Chavez; An American Story

  César Chávez was a labor leader without equal; one who defied the odds to give migrant workers a better life.

  Opinion by Joseph F. Cotto — on Mar 15, 2012

• Milton S. Hershey, Candy Tycoon and Compassionate Capitalist: An American Story

  Everyone knows that Milton S. Hershey was a successful confectioner, but what about his being the godfather of compassionate capitalism?

  Opinion by Joseph F. Cotto — on Mar 04, 2012

• Philip K. Dick: Reflections on the 30th Anniversary of his Death

  The writer who gave us Blade Runner and Minority Report.

  Opinion by Colin Corlett — on Mar 01, 2012

• Emperor Norton I: Crown to the American Kingdom

  Meet the self-made English Jew who became America's first and, to date, only, reigning monarch.

  Opinion by Joseph F. Cotto — on Feb 25, 2012

• Margaret Sanger, Reproductive Rights Revolutionary; An American Story

  The story of a woman who changed the face of society with her epic struggle for personal reproductive rights.

  Opinion by Joseph F. Cotto — on Feb 18, 2012

• Charles Deering, Art Patron and Environmental Activist; An American Story

  Charles Deering could have had a lazy life, but chose one of adventure that led to activism for Mother Nature.

  Opinion by Joseph F. Cotto — on Feb 11, 2012