By Lauren Caruba — 2016
Michael McManus was one of thousands of men and women who embellish their military service. But his story casts a different light on stolen valor.
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Viktor Pylypenko has become a role model for dozens of LGBT+ Ukrainian war veterans and their supporters since he organised their participation in Kyiv’s largest ever gay pride march.
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Armed forces long prohibited gay people from service – but that only encouraged their communities and cause.
In the fall of 2020 the Ford Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation announced an 18-month initiative to increase the visibility of disabled creatives and elevate their voices.
Close to 11% of American adults with Hispanic ancestors don’t even identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum is spreading light this Hanukkah, not with a menorah, but with love.