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Monument to freedom
August 25, 2011The idea of a memorial to Dr. King was first proposed 27 years ago. His monument is the first on the National Mall not dedicated to a president.
Read moreThe Beer Evolution: New yeast discovered in Patagonian forest
August 24, 2011Beer has a history of working-class identity and is now experiencing a revolution of its own, on the microbiological level.
Read moreLibya: NATO sets dangerous precedent
August 24, 2011Rebel troops have broken through to Tripoli, the Libyan capital. The NATO intervention has been decisive, and that should trouble us.
Read moreThe Strauss-Kahn dismissal: Blaming the victim, again
August 24, 2011For a while, it looked like the victim might have her day in court, and win justice.
Read more“Jesus Was a Commie” and “Vapor Trail”
August 23, 2011Among the 59 short films screened at the Traverse City Film Festival, the title that attracted the most attention was "Jesus Was a Commie," directed by the accomplished actor Matthew Modine.
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