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Today, the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy are honoring Rubin for her work by naming a new observatory in Chile after her.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2023

“By adding John Lewis to this collection, we are honoring an extraordinary contribution to the American story and inspiring future generations to follow his lead,” McCarthy said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 22, 2023

“We are honoring Salman Rushdie for his resolve, his positive attitude to life and for the fact that he enriches the world with his pleasure in narrating.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2023

Fans, peers and co-stars are honoring “Grease” lead Olivia Newton-John shortly after her death was announced Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2022

This truth is beginning to be realized, and the truly intellectual are honoring the brave thinkers of the past.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 1 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Lectures by Ingersoll, Robert Green