James Merrill has led a life of service. As a doctor in the small town of Enumclaw, Washington, he delivered some 3,000 babies. Many of the families he treated were…
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May 31, 2016
Retired Physician: Small Towns Need More Doctors, So Why Hinder Undocumented Med Students?
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May 31, 2016
Successful Education Startup Faces Challenges as Founders Straddle Three Continents
Thomas Ketchell hopes to transform America’s education system through a simple digital platform. The Belgian native is the CEO and co-founder of HSTRY, a tool that allows students and educators…
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May 31, 2016
1986 Immigration Reform Allowed This Mexican Immigrant to Capture his American Dream
Oscar Gutierrez is Controller of one of Indiana’s wealthiest cities and has an impressive record of service in the U.S. military. And yet, as a child, he never wanted to…
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May 31, 2016
Finding Workers in Washington to Harvest Fresh Produce Increasingly Difficult, Says Washington Asparagus Commission Director
In 2012, Washington farmers could not fully harvest their asparagus crops because there simply were not enough workers available. This highlights a larger trend in the state:
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May 31, 2016
This Illinois Resident Learned the True Meaning of Community From His Town’s Diverse Immigrant Population
Lincoln Lounsbury didn’t grow up with a deep understanding of community, but as an adult, his experience living and socializing with immigrants has shown him how important community can be.…
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