Culture
Eric Foner’s ‘Battles for Freedom’ salvages America’s history of struggle
February 13, 2017Radical historian Eric Foner calls out politicians and the powerful for their abuse and misuse of American history.
Read more“Drawing the Kafr Qasem Massacre” by Samia Halaby: A review
February 10, 2017"Drawing" is powerful, intelligent, compassionate, challenging, and enlightening.
Read more“Plasticity”: Slow work of the brain, an actor’s quick-change triumph
February 10, 2017This is a theatrical experience well worth seeking out. It breaks new ground as a tour de force.
Read moreGilbert & Sullivan’s “Patience”: Satire lifts up the common people
February 9, 2017A healthy skepticism laced with broad humor can go a long way toward keeping public officials honest and above-board.
Read more“Hell or High Water”: Who’s robbing whom?
February 9, 2017Tanner Howard is fresh out of prison. His brother Toby is fresh out of money.
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