What would you have added if you have been there for the drafting of the Constitution? How can a document that is almost 250 years old evolve to meet modern challenges like social media and ghost guns? How does the fact that it was written exclusively by white men change our relationship to its values? These are just a few of the thorny questions addressed in Re-vision, a new podcast premiering this month.
In the first episode of our new podcast, we’re heading to a small town across the river from Pittsburgh that is home to a spectacular set of church murals. Tackling themes such as social justice, poverty, and immigration, these stunning works of art, which are almost 100 years old, have a surprising amount of resonance in today’s world — and are playing an important role in Millvale’s renaissance.
Created in partnership with PA Humanities, this podcast and story series is all about Pennsylvanians making their mark.
Keystone Edge is taking the next two weeks off to celebrate the holidays and get some rest before the new year. We'll be back with a sparkling new issue on January 8, 2009.