Culture
Richard Wright: a great peoples artist and journalist
February 25, 2011It is time to restore Richard Wright's place fully as a major people's artist and ground breaking journalist of the 20th century.
Read morePoem of the week: Nizar Qabbani’s “The Old World is Dead”
February 24, 2011This unnamed verse, written in 1970, seems as if it could have been written yesterday in half a dozen nations - and in some U.S. states as well.
Read moreFlip-flops and elections in Germany
February 18, 2011Germany's ruling parties are flip-flopping on everything from Egypt to unemployment as a series of elections approaches.
Read moreNY festival will showcase Cuban artists
February 10, 2011The festival will include Cuban artists, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, photographers and writers who will showcase their work.
Read moreNominees announced for “people’s alternative” Academy Awards
January 28, 2011The James Agee Cinema Circle has announced its fourth annual "Progie" Award nominees for 2010's best progressive films, actors and filmmakers.
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