On Memorial Day, you’ll hear politicians, veterans groups, and military officers extolling the exploits of fallen soldiers, and telling us how they gave their lives for a noble cause. One […]
Voices Of The Peoples History Of The US On Memorial Day
The Voices of the People’s History of the United States seeks to bring to life the extraordinary stories of ordinary people in American history. Founded in 2007 by historian Howard […]
Promoting Peace on Memorial Day
May 31, 2021 is Memorial Day. Throughout the day today, you will hear politicians speaking piously about “honoring those who have served” and “paid the ultimate sacrifice” for their country. […]
Care Work and Our Responsibility to the Elderly
The front page of Sunday’s New York Times featured a list of one thousand names of Americans who have died from coronavirus. At the time of publication, the COVID-19 death […]
Memorial Day Special – Veterans’ Health Care
In observance of Memorial Day, today we focus on health care for veterans. Our guest is Suzanne Gordon, author of Wounds of War: How the VA Delivers Health, Healing, and […]
Providing Veterans with Spaces for Healing
As we remember the fallen on Memorial Day, Monday host Patty Peltekos takes a look at those who have survived combat. What are the lasting effects of trauma? How does […]
