In the early 2000s, Trump made a short-lived foray into the world of residential and commercial lending. The housing bubble ultimately doomed the venture, and its legacy was a long-running lawsuit. Continue reading
(This article originally appeared on the PBS NewsHour site on May 31, 2020.) Hari Sreenivasan: We know from history that both peaceful and violent demonstrations can change the political landscape. Omar Wasow is an assistant professor in the department… Continue reading
Once you’ve seen the Eiffel Tower, well, you’ve seen the Eiffel Tower. But when you learn about the history of how it was built (this architectural marvel was designed as the entrance to the World’s Fair of 1889 commemorating the 100th anniversary of t… Continue reading
In 2013, the United States took a major step forward in the fight for marriage equality, thanks in large part to the determination — and courage — of the late Edie Windsor. The New York City-based octogenarian was the lead plaintiff in a landmark Supre… Continue reading
On an unseasonably hot day in June when the temperature was forecast to be in the 90s, I packed several bottles of water, snacks and a couple of books on death (conveniently, my shelves are full of them) and drove to Oakland Cemetery in a historic neig… Continue reading
“If you’re getting older — or preparing to get older — knowing what’s happened in the past is important,” says Gail Collins. What’s happened? Well, throughout history, society’s views on older females have varied widely, even among women themselves, an… Continue reading
Part of the VITALITY ARTS SPECIAL REPORT The ongoing debate over whether to remove Confederate statues in the South (and beyond) demonstrates how public art highlights what a society finds significant. By that measure, Ed Hamilton was pretty insignific… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: Covering LGBTQ issues is an ongoing Next Avenue priority, and this June, during Pride Month, we are publishing a special LGBTQ-focused series. We started with a guide to LGBTQ allyship, followed by a Q&A with Frank DeCaro about his … Continue reading
You can’t be full of yourself, provide poor service, a poor environment and “charge late fees” when customers expect to be delighted. Ours is a service industry where hubris has no place, and we ought to focus on the end user. Don’t believe us? You mig… Continue reading
Next Avenue brings you stories that are inspiring and change lives. We know that because we hear it from our readers every single day. One reader says, “Every time I read a post, I feel like I’m able to take a single, clear lesson away from it, which i… Continue reading