Friday, September 28, 2018, 12:00 p.m., The City Club of Cleveland
N. Scott Momaday
N. Scott Momaday, a writer, teacher, artist and storyteller, has devoted much of his life to safeguarding oral tradition and other aspects of Indian culture. He was born a Kiowa in Oklahoma and grew up in the Indian southwest. He earned a doctorate at Stanford University, joined its faculty, and taught American literature widely, including in Moscow. An author of 13 books, including novels, poetry collections, literary criticism, and works on...
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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Why women’s peace activism in World War I matters now
by Anya Jabour, The University of Montana A hundred years ago, soon after winning reelection on the campaign slogan “He kept us out of war,” President Woodrow Wilson called on the U.S. Congress to authorize “a war to end all wars.” The U.S. entry into World War I abruptly ended a different campaign to end war. Between the onset of hostilities in Europe in July 1914 and the U.S. declaration of war in April 1917, a determined group of women activists lobbied the president and Congress to maintain American neutrality and mediate a “negotiated peace.” Although these women’s efforts proved futile, their persistence and passion still resonate today. By insisting that all citizens... read on
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Over the last few months, Cleveland's conversation about population has changed. Richey Piiparinen, who was recently put in charge of the new Center for Population...
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