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First Impression:July

By Sparrow

One day I realized I was writing bumper stickers. I began keeping a list: WARNING: ANARCHIST ON BOARD DON’T BLAME ME—I VOTED FOR BRITNEY SPEARS IF THOUGHT IS OUTLAWED, ONLY OUTLAWS WILL HAVE THOUGHTS

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Local Luminaries: Michael Berg

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For 35 years, the human services agency Family of Woodstock has been shaped by Michael Berg’s dedication and tireless pursuit of affordable housing.

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Featured Contributors: July

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Abby Luby, Damien Tavis Toman, Teresa Horgan, and Barbara Strnadova contribute to Chronogram’s July issue.

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Editor's Note: July

By Brian K. Mahoney

“A good question is never answered,” writes Ciardi. “It is not a bolt to be tightened into place but a seed to be planted and to bear more seed toward the hope of greening the landscape of an idea.”

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Esteemed Reader: July

By Jason Stern

“Why?” has been called the Devil’s question. It is inherently unanswerable. Despite all the efforts of theology, science, and etiology, there are only explanations—not answers.