Culture
Silence and terror: Analyzing poems by Genevieve Taggard and Richard Wright
September 16, 2025Both poems explore social conflict, challenging the reader to confront systems of oppression, arguing that neutrality in the face of injustice is impossible.
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‘The Long Walk’ review: Brutal and riveting expression of extremism and indoctrination
September 12, 2025If you’re looking for escapism with this Stephen King adaptation, look elsewhere. This movie definitely holds a mirror up to our society and its extreme political divisions and violence.
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Sour notes in San Francisco as Symphony approves strike
September 11, 2025Musicians Local 6 overwhelmingly approves strike over low pay and worker mistreatment
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‘One Man, Two Guvnors’: Theater review
September 10, 2025Although there are some societal references, the play leans into madcap merriment, distraction, diversion, and escapist entertainment.
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‘We Refuse’: Book platforms Israelis who say no to army service
September 9, 2025The book highlights a diverse range of Israeli men and women who defied societal expectations by refusing to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
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