"I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult."

E. B. White (1988 - 1985) American writer

In a world where democratic norms face unprecedented trials, we invite you to peel back the layers, revealing the intricate tapestry of governance, participation, and accountability.

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Truth and Indifference

Tom Hanks
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We All Breathe the Same Air

John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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The Imitator Dooms Himself with Hopeless Mediocrity

Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Radical Renewal of Human Responsibility

Vaclav Havel
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Our Eternal Resilience

William Allen White
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Real Freedom?

David Foster Wallace, 1962-2008, American author and professor
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Compassionate World Citizenship

Dr. Martha C. Nussbaum
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Be True to Yourself

Michelle Obama
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Ten Ways to Avoid Mucking Up the World Any Worse Than It Already Is.

Russell Baker (1925 - 2019)
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Find What You Love

Steve Jobs
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A Left-handed Commencement Address

Ursula K LeGuin
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On Learning to Talk

William Howard Gass
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Introduction to our commencement archive and top ten speeches.

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Be Your Own Story

Toni Morrison
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Life is meaningless and absurd

Alan Alda