Photos of the First Modern Olympics
Reflections on the opening of a photography exhibit of the 1896 Olympics in Athens, historical research, and the Greek community of New York City.
Lost Your Democracy? How Long Will It Take to Get It Back?
How long did it take countries in the 20th century to get their democracy back after they'd lost it? On average, 21 years.
Translator in Trouble
Spreading the word to free a fellow translator, Necmiye Alpay, imprisoned and charged with political "crimes" in Turkey.
Messages posted on the wall in the Fourteenth St. subway tunnel between Sixth and Seventh Aves.
We Are Not Exceptional
What the recent election says about the ideas of liberty, democracy, and global leadership that have combined to represent "American Exceptionalism."
Know Your History
Knowing history is key to making informed decisions in the present, because we can see the consequences of similar decisions in the past.
House Hunters International Goes to Porto
A House Hunters International episode set in Porto, Portugal underscores that city's renaissance in recent years.
Evil Wins
A discussion of stories in which the villains win, and what they can offer readers, young and old.
Weird Little Movies
Hollywood blockbusters based on YA novels vs. quirky indie films, many of them from other countries with English subtitles: Why we need the latter, too.
Beware of orange-haired (or any other-haired) leaders claiming to be your voice. Because then you won't have one.
No, Donald Trump, You Are Not My Voice
The value of writing workshops goes beyond nurturing a new generation of writers to nurturing a new generation of citizens who can speak truth to power.
Beyond Corned Beef and Cabbage: Eating Our Way Through Ireland
Richard Lachmann's roundup of notable new restaurants in various cities and towns of Ireland.
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