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Dorothy Day: From bohemian to beatitude
Of all the modern examples of holiness, Dorothy Day may well be the most approachable. During her bohemian years, she had a…
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Paving the way for women in science: Nobel Laureate Gertrude Elion
Gertrude Elion (1918-1999) received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1988, one of the few women to receive the honor. Her pioneering…
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Maggie Walker’s journey ‘up on the rough side of the mountain’
Faced with the oppressive challenges that plagued Maggie Walker (1864-1934), most people would react with defeatist resignation or bitter resentment. Not so…
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Meet Jewish America’s first ambassador to Muslims
(RNS) — Bob Silverman, a Jew who spent most of his diplomatic career in Muslim-majority nations, will now reach out to Muslims in…
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Mayor Walsh and the importance of educational opportunities
Mayor Marty Walsh (D) considers access to quality education, especially for underprivileged children, his greatest responsibility. As the son of immigrant parents…
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Ralph Boyd: American Red Cross leader driven by faith and passion
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