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Brainstorm: Lives of the Mind

July 5, 2008

Stephen Joel Trachtenberg
Presidential Spouses

Should we care what a presidential spouse does?

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Gina Barreca
The Professor's First Wife

Nobody told her it would be easy, but that didn’t mean she was prepared for how hard it was.

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July 4, 2008

Marc Bousquet
Must-See Patriotic TV

Academic economics from below.

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Laurie Fendrich
Eyeball Marathon

An artist gives an entire day of painting critiques.

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John L. Jackson Jr.
Academic vs. Trade Publishing, Part One

Taking stock of a publishing decision.

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July 2, 2008

Stephen Joel Trachtenberg
Gallaudet University

The world listens as the deaf and hard of hearing make news.

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Laurie Fendrich
More of the Magic Mountain

OK, Ms. Visiting Artist, it’s time to earn your keep.

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Stephen Joel Trachtenberg
Letters to the Next President

Information that is vital for the next administration to understand about higher education

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John L. Jackson Jr.
Callie House's Fight for Economic Justice

Some important American History lessons have not been widely told.

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July 1, 2008

Stan Katz
The Big Paycheck and University Planning

Might mega-gifts distort educational priorities?

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