OurValues: New research shows—global events do affect us in our “critical years.”

Rodney Curtis: Finding hope—and lots of smiling Hat Guys—at a transplant conference.

NEWS: Here’s a terrific grassroots program to help us all showcase America’s kindness.

OurValues: We all know Curly’s advice in City Slickers. Can it truly make a difference?
The Overview Effect: Can a dramatically different view of Earth change us?
James Cotton’s remarkable life: Have you found your … harmonica?

Wait just a minute!! Does Zingerman’s prove the exception to this rule?

Caregiving columnist Heather Jose warns: Watching this short video will change your life.

Enjoy Movies? You’ll be amazed by the many ways filmmakers have portrayed Valjean.

LEARN HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE!
Use these resources—and you can organize your own event.

LINCOLN and LES MISERABLES?!?
Yes! Lincoln scholar Duncan Newcomer finds real connections.
AND: Enjoy The Many Faces of Jean Valjean.

Historian Stephen Prothero’s perspective:
He explains the importance of Lincoln’s declarations.
Lincoln’s Legacy:
Duncan Newcomer on Lincoln’s enduring values.

Using video this year—The Abolitionists:
Learn more about this terrific mini-series on DVD.
And discover …
The true story of Angelina Grimke.
Lincoln’s 1st national Thanksgiving:
Americans will discuss this all year long.
Lincoln’s 2nd Inauguration:
‘With malace toward none’ still echoes.