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On Friday, February 22, 2019, Dr. Lilien Vogl, Chair of the Optometric Historical Society, sat down with Dr. Donald E. Jarnagin, past-president of the American Optometric Association (1995-1996) to talk about his life, his work and developments in the profession...

New acquaintances Jess Benston (45) and Ana [No Name Given] (38) tell their abortion stories. They reflect on their experiences, how they felt at the time, and what they have learned in the years since.

One Small Step partners Jim Robinson (68) and Thomas "Tom" Graver (60) share a conversation about their families and their political views and values. They also discuss their concern for the current state of American politics and talk about whether...

[Recorded: Monday, September 11th, 2023] Emily and Cole have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Emily is a Second Year at the University of Virginia from Wise, Virginia. Cole is also a Second Year at UVA from Needham,...

One Small Step partners Laura Honeywood (41) and Peter Crisci (59) talk about their political views, abortion rights, and education.

One Small Step conversation partners Dr. Hollee Freeman (55) and Lynne Holley Carter (66) discuss the life lessons they have learned, abortion rights, trans children and and who makes decisions for individual citizens.

One Small Step conversation partners John [No name given] (78) and Marcia [No name given] (69) talk about getting away from dogma and back into a conversation about ideas and solutions to the problems we face as a country.

[Recorded Saturday, June 11, 2022] Linda Carter () and Jeff Carter (Col '92) sit down to record a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Linda shares the influence growing up in a conservative, Christian household has had on her...

One Small Step partners William Cherry (35) and Aaron Pillen (29) discuss the most influential people in their lives, their views, and their attempts to find the political middle.

Erika Hildner (38) speaks with her father, Richard Hildner (76), about purpose, compassion, and parenting.

One Small Step partners Bob Ireland (69) and Ryan Gardner (25) talk about the loss of loved ones, their personal political values, and their reflections on recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court.

One Small Step partners Richard Moore (61) and Ronald Martin (73) share a conversation about atheism, faith, the role of faith in politics, and the separation of church and state.

[Recorded Saturday, June 11, 2022]

[Recorded Saturday, June 11, 2022] Laurie Howard Felton Col '92 and Tom Felton Col '92 reflect on political events during their time at UVA, progressive ideological leanings, and political party transitions they've observed over the course of the past several...

One Small Step partners Ryan Melcher (44) and Jan Langley (65) discuss their families, their politics, and their experiences with and views on abortion.

Marla Barthen (50) shares a conversation with her mentee, Madeline Carpenter (20), about the women’s rights movement and what people of different generations can contribute to that movement.

One Small Step partners Dagmar Ebaugh (55) and Sandy S. (55) have a conversation where they explore the life experiences that have shaped their political views. As children, they both moved often, which they believe gave them perspective on different...

Tatiana Perkins (26) and friend Ebony Wiggins (30) address the leaked SCOTUS document and its impact on their work at Planned Parenthood as well as their personal experiences with abortion.

An interview with Dr. David Ferris, O.D. that captures his unique perspective as a participant in some of the most crucial events in optometry's history.

One Small Step conversation partners Sheri Lockhart (61) and Matthew Mclarty (44) talk about Sheri’s history of moving around, Matthew’s experiences as a veteran, their views on prejudice, and abortion.

One Small Step conversation partners Kota "Dakota" [No Name Given] (40) and Diana [No Name Given] (60) talk about public school versus homeschool education, access to healthcare, and toeing the line between conservativism and liberalism.

One Small Step conversation partners Mareisa (39) and Cheryl (54), both Democrats, discuss fiscal conservatism, their fathers as impactful figures in their lives, and healthcare.

One Small Step conversation partners Sonya Brozek (63) and Susan McCoy (62) sit down for a conversation about the influences of media, political beliefs, and the impacts of 9/11 and COVID on society.

Larry Swan (74) and his son Scott Swan (46) talk about their family history and living in McCall, Idaho.

One Small Step partners Kathleen Mullins (59) and Eric McMillan (48) have a conversation about Women's Rights, Religion, Immigration, and Gender.