reviews
“The Other Blacklist”: Red Scare’s impact on African Americans
May 15, 2015Mary Helen Washington's book is a welcomed addition to the history of the period, especially its impact on African Americans.
Read more“Mad Men”: Betty gives poignant gift
May 11, 2015Season seven, episode thirteen: what an utterly sad Mother's Day episode!
Read moreBewitched: America’s Puritan past – and present
May 7, 2015"Abigail/1702" reminds us of America's primal sins and psychoses, and ponders the deeply reactionary side of U.S. history.
Read more“Mad Men” asks, “What’s in a name?”
April 28, 2015Although professional changes present levels of challenge for the men, it's the women of the episode who are most strongly affected.
Read more“Mad Men” asks, “what’s next?”
April 24, 2015While the first two episodes of this half season drew us backward, this episode looks forward.
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