Maryland - Father Joe Muth’s spirit of welcome has filled a Northeast Baltimore church with parishioners from many nations and backgrounds. Now, he’s retiring.

Jonathan M. Pitts

Baltimore Sun

Baltimore, MD (Northeast)

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Nevada - Retiring legislator showed courage, conviction in working to make life better for vulnerable Nevadans

John Sadler
Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas, Nevada

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ezs note:  Thank you, Sen. Parks!

Kansas - Retiring After 28 Years, Transgender North High Teacher Looks Forward To Next Chapter

Carla Eckels
KMUW

Wichita, KS

Wichita North High School

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