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Read more about the article On This Day: The Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia

On This Day: The Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:August 21, 2022
  • Post category:Blog/International
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Remembering the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, which took place on this day in 1968.

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Read more about the article First Star for TORCH!

First Star for TORCH!

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:August 3, 2022
  • Post category:Blog/International/Writing
  • Post comments:6 Comments

The news is official! Torch has received its very first review...and it's a Kirkus star! Calling the novel "Equally terrifying and captivating," the Kirkus reviewer writes: Readers will be on…

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Read more about the article Resistance Heroes: Ai Weiwei

Resistance Heroes: Ai Weiwei

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:July 20, 2022
  • Post category:Blog/International
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A review of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's recently published memoir and thoughts on freedom, art, and home.

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Read more about the article Speak Out for Freedom of Expression (While We Can)

Speak Out for Freedom of Expression (While We Can)

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:June 8, 2022
  • Post category:Blog/International
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The rise of book banning in schools, libraries, and bookstores, and what we can do to prevent it.

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Read more about the article Liberty Rights

Liberty Rights

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:May 15, 2022
  • Post category:Blog/Uncategorized
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Since the leak of the draft Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade several weeks ago, my city has seen multiple demonstrations in defense of what was until recently considered…

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Read more about the article Freedom Isn’t Free

Freedom Isn’t Free

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:March 7, 2022
  • Post category:Blog/International
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Support for the brave defenders of democracy in Ukraine and how you can help.

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Read more about the article Goodbye, Dr. Pepper

Goodbye, Dr. Pepper

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:September 7, 2021
  • Post category:Blog/International
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Why I'm boycotting my favorite soda brand.

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Read more about the article City Elections 2021

City Elections 2021

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:May 4, 2021
  • Post category:Blog/International
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With elections coming up, why it's important to get involved in local races, and a meeting with Alvin Bragg, a candidate for Manhattan district attorney.

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Read more about the article Author’s Note

Author’s Note

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:March 23, 2021
  • Post category:Blog/International/Music/Writing
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Some thoughts on the history I'll be addressing in my Author's Note for MOONWALKING.

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Read more about the article Democracy Wins!
A message went up on plywood after Election Day, but the peaceful transfer of power isn't always a given.

Democracy Wins!

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:November 7, 2020
  • Post category:Blog/International
  • Post comments:3 Comments

Celebrating the election victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in New York City.

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