The Cord Is Still Cut!
Turning off the TV and reading more isn't just a way of saving money; now and in the coming months, it's an act of resistance too.
Turning off the TV and reading more isn't just a way of saving money; now and in the coming months, it's an act of resistance too.
Advice from filmmakers, writers, and critics on resisting repression, building bridges with others, and moral and creative survival.
Five recent young adult books that shed light on our history of intolerance and the struggle for human rights and dignity.
Reflections on the opening of a photography exhibit of the 1896 Olympics in Athens, historical research, and the Greek community of New York City.
How long did it take countries in the 20th century to get their democracy back after they'd lost it? On average, 21 years.
Spreading the word to free a fellow translator, Necmiye Alpay, imprisoned and charged with political "crimes" in Turkey.
What the recent election says about the ideas of liberty, democracy, and global leadership that have combined to represent "American Exceptionalism."
Knowing history is key to making informed decisions in the present, because we can see the consequences of similar decisions in the past.
A House Hunters International episode set in Porto, Portugal underscores that city's renaissance in recent years.
A discussion of stories in which the villains win, and what they can offer readers, young and old.