arts and entertainment
Living history in “Anne Braden: Southern Patriot”
July 25, 2012I thought I knew about legendary civil rights activists Carl and Anne Braden before I saw this documentary. I was very wrong.
Read moreZapped: Cinema theft in 4-D
July 19, 2012With the revamp of 3-D, and the larger IMAX screens, moviegoers have the best experience they have ever had, but that comes at a price.
Read moreOde to a labor troubadour: Woody Guthrie
July 13, 2012We pause now from the almost constant commentary on active politicians and political activism to render an ode to Woody Guthrie.
Read moreA tribute to Philip Levine, poet laureate of workers
May 25, 2012Philip Levine has just completed his year-long term as the U.S. poet laureate.
Read moreNew book about Alger Hiss revives Cold War mythology
May 9, 2012As Rep. Allen West proved with his channeling of the late Sen. Joe McCarthy recently, the Red Scare echoes endure within American culture.
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