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Arthur Solomon 3/25/25 Arthur Solomon 3/25/25

Conan O’Brien Showed Up and Made Headlines While Lin-Manuel Miranda Walked Away

Conan O’Brien proved that showing up and speaking out makes a bigger impact than Lin-Manuel Miranda’s decision to boycott the Kennedy Center.

Arthur Solomon 3/14/25 Arthur Solomon 3/14/25

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Bold Protest Backfires as Kennedy Center Workers Pay the Price

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s decision to cancel Hamilton at the Kennedy Center to protest Trump’s influence may make a statement, but it also harms countless workers and businesses while ultimately having little impact on the venue’s leadership.

Jason Damata 2/27/25 Jason Damata 2/27/25

Barbara Nielsen Reflects on Decades of Building a Voice for Polar Bears

Barbara Nielsen shares insights from her decades at Polar Bears International, where she helped shape conservation storytelling, bridge science with public engagement, and adapt to the evolving media landscape.