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Alex Pretti Killed by ICE

On January 24, 2026, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old American intensive care nurse for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, was shot and killed by ICE Agents. In his final moments of life, he was helping a woman who had been pushed to the ground by ICE agents. His last words, “Are you okay?,” will forever echo in American history. He will be remembered.


Robin Lindley Interviews Dr. Charlotte Jacobs

Robin Lindley Interviews Dr. Charlotte Jacobs about her new biography of Setsuko Nakamura Thurlow, a champion for peace who was rescued from the fiery ruins of Hiroshima 80 years ago.

 

 


A Conversation with Presidential Historian Rick Shenkman

Rick Shenkman discusses the close election and how voters chose a populist demagogue, Donald Trump. Rick is also an award-winning political journalist and founder of the revered History News Network. His extensively-researched books on the behavior of American voters include Just How Stupid Are We and Political Animals.


Interview with Presidential Historian Rick Shenkman

Robin Lindley recently interviewed presidential historian, History News Network founder, and award-winning author Rick Shenkman on the recent tumultuous weeks of the 2024 campaign for president.


JUNE MAGAZINE: COURAGEOUS WORK

June is our work issue. During these contentious times, we are looking at different forms of courage. Some jobs, like First Responders, require greater courage than other forms of work. Another important job that requires infinite courage and a meticulous work ethic are our election workers who serve on the front lines of our democracy. One of our writers, Robin Lindley, sent us Ken Burns’ Commencement Address at Brandeis University, which embodies the essence of courage. Ask yourself an important question: How big a role does courage play in your life?