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The case against congressional term limits

The framers of the Constitution did not impose term limits in members of Congress

WYH announces two significant new grant opportunities

The two new grant lines will help non-profit organizations across Wyoming...

David Adler Columns

Congressional term limits: Light from the 22nd Amendment

Constitutional history can be a useful guide in a nation’s decision-making process...

David Adler Columns

Where frequent elections end, tyranny begins

The framers’ debates on the duration of an elected term went off in many directions...

David Adler Columns

Ratifying the Constitution: Democracy in action

Shall the citizenry ratify, that is, approve, the proposed Constitution, or not? ...

Wyoming Humanities awards Spark Grants

Providing thousands of dollars in Spark Grants to two more organizations.

Chloé Flagg joins Wyoming Humanities as Director of Grants & Programs

Flagg brings energy, experience to the position

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We all have work to do to achieve equal representation

Thankfully, Cheyenne isn’t like Minneapolis, Columbus, or Chicago.

Collaborative Journalism

‘Love it and leave’: The choices facing Wyoming’s youth

For some young people in Wyoming, it’s difficult to imagine making a future in the state.

Dustin Bleizeffer

Collaborative Journalism

Portraits of Wyo Youth: Six Visions of a Future in the State

A troubling number of Wyoming’s young people choose to leave the state.

Dustin Bleizeffer

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Local Officials Hope Redistricting Looks Different This Time

Debate in the Wyoming State Legislature over legislative redistricting.

Collaborative Journalism

The Ranger 4/29/21

Collaborative Journalism

The Ranger 4/28/21

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COVID has altered the way we engage with government. What else about that process needs to change?

You can tune in to watch your local government without even putting on shoes.

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Deming Draws on Humor to Expand Vocational, Life Skills

Grandin’s insights mattered to Deming because they had something in common.

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Civic Engagement

Communities often display assets that set them apart.

Wyoming Humanities awards thousands in Spark Grants across the state

Wyoming Humanities has provided thousands of dollars in Spark Grants since March.

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Finding What Works

To date, though, no other communities in Wyoming have effectively started organizations.

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Prompted by inequities, local campaign efforts strive for change

Miguel Reyes started knocking on doors ahead of the 2020 election

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Ireton Just Happy with ‘Tips’ While Sprucing up Bartling Park, State Fairgrounds for Free

Marcia Ireton leans down and picks up a dirty, discarded mask from the ground.

The 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps

As Black History Month comes to an end, after I’ve listened to “1619,”. . .

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‘Always worrying’: Oil Worker Lopez Struggles with Energy Industry Challenges

An unattended pumpjack rises and falls in Glenrock March 19.

Never Pulling Punches Wyoming’s Political Cartoonists

Greg Kearney and Ryan Stolp vision's of what political cartoons means.

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Changing the World One Shot at a Time

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Economy Forces Phillip’s Hand

Phillip Hand, 36, has lived in Glenrock for 15 years – 2021 will be his last

Pandemic Stories

Unmasking Liberty

There is nothing more patriotic than wearing a mask in order to protect others.

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Community Finds Own Solutions Through Study Circles

The work of a study circle begins months before it reaches community members.

February 26, 2021

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FCCLA President Heaps Unfazed by Year’s Challenges

February 24, 2021

Wyoming Humanities Names Troy Rumpf as Director of Communications & Marketing

Troy Rumpf as Director of Communications & Marketing

February 23, 2021

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Spools R Us, Chamber, Partner to Bring Beautiful Benches to Town

As you explore Glenrock’s new walking path or the community’s new town square

February 17, 2021

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50 Years Later, Hunt Publishes her First Novel, Warbo

Longtime resident Bonita Hunt

February 10, 2021

Caption Contest Announcement

The month of February will be the Wyoming Humanities Caption Contest!

January 28, 2021

Wyoming Humanities Announces Michele Carter as its new Director of Operations

Michele Carter has been selected as Director of Operations.

January 20, 2021

WY it Matters: A Collaborative Journalism Project

WY it Matters: A Collaborative Journalism Project- An Initiative of Wyoming Humanities

December 21, 2020

**New Position Available** Wyoming Humanities Director of Communications and Marketing

Responsible for the development and management of the organization’s marketing strategies.

December 7, 2020

**New Position Available** Wyoming Humanities Director of Grants and Programs

Develops, implements, and manages WYH grant-making and programming.

December 7, 2020

Tribute to Shannon

Honoring Shannon Smith with a new role as Executive Director Emeritus of our council.

December 7, 2020

**New Position Available** Wyoming Humanities Director of Operations

Responsible for managing day to day operations of Wyoming Humanities (WYH)

November 11, 2020

Shawn Reese Appointed Executive Director and CEO of Wyoming Humanities, Shannon Smith Assumes Emeritus Position

National Endowment for the Humanities since 1971, announces the appointment of Shawn Reese

October 29, 2020

Wyoming Humanities Awards Spark Grant to InterConnections 21

Wyoming Humanities (WYH) is pleased to present a Spark Grant award to InterConnections 21

October 26, 2020

Why Humanities Matter

The humanities---language, literature, theater, music, art, dance, history, philosophy

October 9, 2020

Suffrage Continues Today

Wyoming is rightfully proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment

October 7, 2020

Journalism, the Informed Citizen and How to Spot Fake News

This is the preamble to the Code of Ethics of the Society of Professional Journalists.

October 5, 2020

Pandemic Stories

Pandemic Story: Aspen Dust by Stephen Lottridge, Jackson, WY

“Tree Hugger!” An epithet that boosters of the extractive industries hurl at environmental

September 21, 2020

Pandemic Stories

Pandemic Story: Metastatic Breast Cancer and COVID-19 by Mary E. Burman, Laramie, WY

COVID-19 has turned our world upside down. Having advanced cancer has. . .

September 20, 2020

Pandemic Stories

Leaving my New Home: A Story of the COVID-19 by Emily Wood, Laramie, WY

Dear Emily, Congratulations! You have been selected to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer...

September 19, 2020

Pandemic Stories

Pandemic Stories: How I Deal With Isolation

Juan Laden & Jean Wheatley talk about their lives in a pandemic

September 18, 2020

Pandemic Stories

Pandemic Story: OH, NO! NO! QUARANTINE ME AGAIN ON MY BIRTHDAY? by Mary Mortensen Burman, Laramie

It is spring of 1936. My older brother Charles was sick, and the doctor. . .

September 17, 2020

Pandemic Stories

Pandemic Story: Working with Elders by Kelly White, Morning Star Care Center, Fort Washakie, WY

I wanted to share a little about what my job had been like since March. . .

September 16, 2020

This week marks the 19th anniversary of 9/11, the worst terrorist attack. . .

September 10, 2020

Wyoming Humanities Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment

Wyoming Humanities is proud to be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth. . .

September 7, 2020

Wyoming Humanities Announces the Appointment of Adventure Journalist Mark Jenkins as ResidentScholar

Wyoming Humanities appoints adventure journalist Mark Jenkins as Resident Scholar.

Wyoming Humanities Awards 2020 Expansion Grants

Wyoming Humanities announces the winners of the Expansion Grants.

Erin Pryor Ackerman

Wyoming Humanities Cares Grant Awards

Wyoming Humanities has awarded nearly $400,000 in Cultural CARES Grants.

Wyoming Crossroads Fund Announcement

Wyoming Crossroads Fund and Emergency Relief Grants for Cultural Organizations

Wyoming Pandemic Stories: A Snapshot in Time

We want to hear from you. Wyoming pandemic stories time capsule.

Wyoming Humanities Awards April Spark Grant

Wyoming Humanities Awards for April Spark Grant

Erin Pryor Ackerman

What is democracy?

What is democracy? What does it mean? What does it look like?

Celebrating Women’s Voting in Wyoming for 150 Years

On December 10, 2019, Wyoming commemorates the sesquicentennial anniversary of. . .

December 5, 2019

Wyoming Humanities Partners with Wyoming Women’s Foundation for Statewide Project

The goal of the First, But Last? podcast is to amplify women’s issues and. . .

November 6, 2019

Wyoming's Future Requires Creative Ideas

October was National Arts and Humanities Month, and along with November tends to be. . .

November 1, 2019

Wyoming Community Foundation Awards Grant to Wyoming Humanities

Since the beginning of time (human time), storytelling has served a critical role. . .

October 15, 2019

What We Owe the Dead

Cemeteries are often overlooked as something the public needs to be concerned with. . .

October 7, 2019

Three PEN/Hemingway Award Honorees to Read at Sheridan College

Ucross is pleased to announce that three award-winning authors, Elissa Schappell. . .

September 9, 2019

Summer Movies' Nostalgia

Some of this summer’s films are less sequels than remakes—recreations of films. . .

Erin Pryor Ackerman

September 6, 2019

Teton PowWow, Dancing and Chanting on Sept. 21st

At noon on Saturday September 21 the Grand Entry of the Teton PowWow at the Teton. . .

September 6, 2019

Job Announcement: Deputy Executive Director, Wyoming Humanities

Wyoming Humanities announces new job posting

September 3, 2019

Paniolos, Columbus, and Language's Power

Summer in Wyoming means rodeo season. Speaking to C-SPAN, Sheridan Mayor Roger Miller. . .

The Capitol Grand Re-Opening: the Importance of Our History and Heritage

It was a magnificent day. The crystal clear blue sky set the stage and the cheerful. . .

Wyoming Humanities' 2019 Summer Reading List

During your summer travels, hikes, and hang outs, don’t forget to bring a book! Here. . .

Erin Pryor Ackerman

"Hearts of Glass" to Tour Wyoming

On June 1, Wyoming Humanities cohosted the premiere of the documentary film, Hearts. . .

Meet Wyoming Humanities' New Board Members!

The newest members of the Wyoming Humanities Council board.

Erin Pryor Ackerman

“The Brontes had their moors, I have my marshes”: on Lorine Niedecker’s poetry

As we head into the calmer end of Spring and the green of early Summer, I find myself. . .

Erin Pryor Ackerman

“The Leavers” by Lisa Ko, Author Reading & Book Signing

Ucross is pleased to announce that award-winning author Lisa Ko will give a reading. . .

Coming Soon: One Book Wyoming’s “In Our Time”

This week, April 7-13, is National Library Week. The theme this year? Libraries. . .

Erin Pryor Ackerman

More of the Same: “The Momo Challenge” and Critical Thinking

In the introduction to the 1964 Report of the Commission on the Humanities the. . .

The Government Shutdown, the NEH, and State Humanities Councils

As you are surely aware, our nation recently experienced the longest government. . .

February 7, 2019

Sponsored Program Spotlight: Casper College Humanities Festival and Demorest Lecture

Chat with Valerie Innella Maiers and Aaron M. Wood about the Casper College. . .

Erin Pryor Ackerman

February 7, 2019

On the Importance of Stories

To misquote a former Wyoming Humanities employee: the humanities are our stories. The. . .

January 10, 2019

Remembering President George H.W. Bush

Today is a National Day of Mourning to honor the late former President George H.W. . . .

December 5, 2018

Wyoming’s Common Ground

Today I am in New Orleans for the National Humanities Conference. It is the annual. . .

November 8, 2018

How Harry Jackson made me a conservationist: exploring the intersection between conservation and the humanities

Trips to Cody, WY were always special and exciting occasions growing up. My brother. . .

November 8, 2018

“Insatiable,” Diet Culture, and the Female Abject Body

The concept of dieting has pervaded our society for millennia, but it is in relatively. .

October 4, 2018

Grantee Spotlight: Telling History through Song with the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation and the No-No Boy Project

A chat with Dakota Russell, interim Executive Director of the Heart Mountain Wyoming. . .

Erin Pryor Ackerman

October 4, 2018

Pushing back against “Model Minority” and “Yellow Peril” stereotypes

In Netflix’s recent rom-com hit To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, the two love. . .

Erin Pryor Ackerman

September 6, 2018

Grantee Spotlight: Relative Theatrics’ “Read, Rant, Relate”

We sat down to chat with Anne Mason, Founder and Producing Artistic Director of. . .

Erin Pryor Ackerman

September 6, 2018

“Two Nations One Reservation” coming soon to a school or library near you!

Small pop-up exhibits introducing the story of the treaties, laws, events and people. . .

Hemingway in the West

Hemingway's journey in Wyoming and how it impacted him and his novels.

2018 Wyoming Humanities Summer Reading List

Staff and board members list their favorite books and readings to fill your summer.

Erin Pryor Ackerman

Modern Cultural Conversations about Motherhood

The impact of mothers on family was thought of differently in the 19th century

Erin Pryor Ackerman

Humanities and the Importance of Critical Thinking

Everything you buy or use, more or less, comes with terms and conditions or user. . .

Our History with Immigration and its Connection to Racism

The history of immigration in the United States and how race is affected by it.

Erin Pryor Ackerman

Democracy and the Informed Citizen & Upcoming Summer 150ths

Yale professor and former FBI agent Asha Rangappa will kick off Wyoming Humanities. . .

2018 Major Grant Opening and Deadline Announcement

Grant opening and deadline announcement for 2018.

“Space is the Place” and “Wakanda Forever”: Afrofuturism’s Other Stories

Afrofuturism features Black voices with “other stories to tell about culture, technology

Erin Pryor Ackerman

Mainstreaming Education in Video Games

Gamification of learning in a digital age and how fiction and gameplay can work to. . .

Opening the 2018 Olympics

The Olympics have caused controversy and yet connected the globe.

February 8, 2018

Casper Humanities Festival: Our Take on Fables, Folklore, and Fantasy

Science fiction and fantasy can serve as escapes from our daily lives

Erin Pryor Ackerman

February 8, 2018

2017 Year in Review

A review of the activities around Wyoming in 2017.

December 6, 2017

Net Neutrality: Freedom of Information, or Business Rights?

But for most of us, the benefits of the internet still outweigh the risk.

December 6, 2017

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