The Associated PressMay 25, 2019
The vice president warns of global danger and tells of support as he addresses the most diverse class to graduate the U.S. Military Academy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 9, 2016
"Be confident in your blackness" was his advice as he painted a highly optimistic picture of social and economic progress in the U.S. in recent decades, even when it comes to the national scourge of racism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Roisin Davis / TruthdigJun 9, 2015
“Go out in the world and f–k it up beautifully” is auteur John Waters’ advice to this year’s graduates of the Rhode Island School of Design. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Amy Goodman / TruthdigJun 4, 2015
Evan Young was valedictorian of this year's graduating class at Twin Peaks Charter Academy High School in Longmont, Colo. He'd planned to give his valedictory address at the graduation ceremony May 16. But Principal B.J. Buchmann didn't give him the chance. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By Tom Engelhardt, TomDispatchJun 3, 2015
In possibly the last graduation speech of 2015, I know I should begin by praising your grit, your essential character, your determination to get this far. But today, it’s money, not character, that’s on my mind. For so many of you, your education has been a classic scam, and you’re not even attending an institution of higher learning officially set up to take you for a ride. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )
By Tom Engelhardt, TomDispatchMay 29, 2014
Internet Class of 2014, I’m in awe of you! To this giant, darkened auditorium filled with sparkling screens of every sort, welcome! Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
David Fitzsimmons, Cagle Cartoons, The Arizona StarMay 19, 2014Dig deeper
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