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A judge in Connecticut on Thursday ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay $500 million to relatives of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, on top of a previous award of almost $1 billion. Commentator Jenny Hubbard lost her 6-year-old daughter Catherine in the tragedy. Hubbard says those parents who sued Jones have her unwavering support — but she chose not to join them in the lawsuit.
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Grace Segran has been writing about her terminal cancer diagnosis for Cognoscenti since the end of 2021. In this piece, produced for the radio, Grace shares how she's choosing to spend the time she has left.
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The parents of commentator Madelaine Zadik only left Nazi Germany after her father had been in a concentration camp and her mother in prison. Zadik says she's finally beginning to understand why they waited as long as they did.
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Many businesses, including retail stores, have shuttered since the start of the pandemic, continuing the tough times for brick-and-mortar stores. This past week another joined the list — A.J. Hastings, a store in Amherst, Massachusetts, selling stationary, books, gifts and more. Commentator Martha Ackmann thinks much more than a store has been lost.
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Interactions with wildlife can be tricky, especially when the wildlife starts acting a little less than wild.
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A popular TV show about the life of Jesus has some important lessons for us as we witness a rise in anti-semitism, says an Episcopal priest.
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June 23 marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, federal legislation that requires gender equity in education, including sports. Commentator Martha Ackmann reflects on the legacy of that landmark ruling, and one woman who changed the game.
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One of Mac Godinez's first jobs at the age of 16 was behind the counter at a burger joint. He'd already been wondering what kind of future he could have if he lived as the transgender person he knew himself to be.
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It’s hard to appreciate her entire career without being aware of the ways in which the studios chewed up and spat out workers like Judy Garland.
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Long before basketball superstars were defined by their sneaker preferences, Bob Lanier was best known for the size of his feet. Commentator Robert Chipkin takes a look back at his childhood and recalls his serious case of foot envy.