Eileen Jones

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Religion & Spirituality, Social Justice

How Three Queer Christians Reclaim Their Identity and Faith

November 20, 2023 | Eileen Jones

Queer activism has historically focused on the struggles between queer people and religion.

Three tan colored, circular woven baskets, each with an arc-shaped handle, displayed on a gingham tablecloth.

Crafts, Environment

White Oak Basketry of the Ozarks: How Trees and Traditions May Fade and Regrow

October 16, 2023 | Eileen Jones

In the Ozarks, white oak basketry is part of a long, proud history of family tradition and respect for nature.

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Traditional Knowledge

Holistic Healing in the Ozarks: The Loves and Life’s Work of Sasha Daucus

August 31, 2023 | Eileen Jones

Sasha Daucus focuses on Ayurveda, a form of traditional Indian medicine that classifies plants into five elements.

A man sits opposite three people under a tent outdoors, all in folding chairs.

Social Justice, Storytelling

The Humanity of Stories with Kiran Singh Sirah

August 1, 2023 | Eileen Jones

Every culture, every nation, every person has woven their histories into narratives.

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