Richard Sandbrook Friend of the Earth
Sandbrook tried to work to bridge a divide, and was criticized by both sides.
From This is True for 11 December 2005
public service
Cops, firefighters, medics, soldiers, and similar
Alexander Yakovlev The very open
Yakovlev brought freedom to Russia, at least for a while.
From This is True for 16 October 2005
John van Hengel The hospitable
van Hengel created the first food bank.
From This is True for 2 October 2005
Kathy Wilson Woman
She was at the top of her profession, until she walked out when she found out she was underpaid.
From This is True for 4 September 2005
Jay Hammond Good politician
Hammond did the unthinkable: he shared the funds with citizens.
From This is True for 31 July 2005
David H. Hackworth The well-decorated
Hackworth, America’s most-decorated living veteran, was essentially told to leave the military, or else.
From This is True for 1 May 2005
John F. White Educational TV pioneer
White built up “educational” TV.
From This is True for 24 April 2005
Simon Eisdorfer The very patient
He created the nation’s first police Hostage Negotiation Team.
From This is True for 20 March 2005
Richard Dutrow Superdad
Dutrow was a father figure to more than 250 boys, often saving their lives.
From This is True for 13 March 2005