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Federal Funding Landscape and What's Next

In April, Illinois Humanities lost a third of its budget due to the sudden termination of federal funding, part of a broader effort to eliminate national cultural agencies. In response, the organization has mobilized advocacy efforts, secured emergency support, and remains committed to serving communities through education, arts, and cultural programs.

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In Search of the Right Words

Gabrielle H. Lyon reflects on the challenge of articulating why the humanities matter, despite frequent media appearances asking her to do so. She highlights the transformative power of public humanities through events like A People’s Salon and programs like the Odyssey Project/Proyecto Odisea, which bring diverse communities together to learn, reflect, and celebrate. These experiences, though fleeting, lay the foundation for a more inclusive and imaginative democracy.
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