Pauli Murray: Eleanor Roosevelt’s Brilliant (Black, Feminist, Queer, Trailblazing) Friend
Patricia Bell-Scott's new book explores the friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Pauli Murray, the poet and civil rights activist.
The Problematic Influence of Disney’s “Bambi”
Bambi has had a pervasive influence on how Americans view nature, and that might not be such a good thing.
Is the Fatwa Against Salman Rushdie Real?
$600,000 dollars have been added to the original fatwa against Salman Rushdie. But Khomeini's declaration may not have been a real fatwa after all.
The Sinful Allure of Southern Theme Parks
Southern theme parks have their roots in sin, regional patriotism, and sideshow culture.
Afrofuturist Artist Krista Franklin
Visual artist Krista Franklin uses various media to create fantastic new worlds inspired by science fiction, the Black Arts Movement, and Afrofuturism.
The Importance of Being Outraged
Studies by psychologists, behavioral scientists, political theorists, and economists suggest that moral outrage has social benefits.
How Life in the Age of Conspicuous Consumption Can Drive You Nuts
Elizabeth McKenzie's "The Portable Veblen" concerns a character named Veblen, a woman who feels keenly the ideas of the great economist.
Dispatch from Jaipur Literary Festival 2016: The Greatest Literary Show on Earth
The JLF brings together writers from all over the world for readings, lectures, discussions and celebration at the Diggi Palace in Jaipur, India.
Harper Lee and #BlackLivesMatter
Lee's novel has been criticized for its depictions of race, but the questions it raised continue to resonate in an America where racial animus persists.
Could Siri Change the Course of Human Evolution?
Siri is changing the way people speak by homogenizing how things are spoken. Which begs the question: Why do we have accents?