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The Family Dolls, Featuring Charlie, Leslie & More

By John Reed January 26, 2017

Why it's ok to play with Manson family paper dolls: an introduction to John Reed's Manson Family Paper Doll book. Print & Color Yourself!

Arts & CultureHistoryUSA

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Live: The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump

By Ed Winstead January 20, 2017

Donald J. Trump will become the 45th President of the United States today at noon. Follow our live updates here.

GovernmentPoliticsUSA

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Paul Bowles & the Music of Morocco

By Henry Peck December 23, 2016

The writer’s archive of traditional Moroccan music finds a new outlet.

Arts & CultureHistoryMENA

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We Are the Cavalry

By Chris Lombardi December 8, 2016

Veterans stood for Standing Rock, but their history of activism runs deep.

Climate & EnvironmentJusticeUSA

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An Open Letter to My Fellow Teachers on the Weekend after the Election of Donald Trump

By Nell Boeschenstein November 17, 2016

Notes from an all-women’s classroom.

EducationUSA

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Postcard from America

By Kate Zambreno November 10, 2016

Trying to process.

GovernmentPolitics

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Indulge the Other

By Ed Winstead November 8, 2016

As the US votes, reflecting on Glenn Beck's glory days, the pursuit of power, and a burn-it-all-down approach to American government.

GovernmentJusticePoliticsUSA

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Night Train to Split

By Peter Orner November 8, 2016

The books that haunt us.

Arts & CultureFamily & RelationshipsLit World

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The Forbes 100

By Beowulf Sheehan and Rebecca Donner November 7, 2016

Support letters to Sheila and Michael Forbes in their fight against Donald Trump, Balmedie, Scotland.

GovernmentPoliticsUSA

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Baldwin in the Obama Years

By Scott Korb November 4, 2016

One teacher's reading evolves over time.

Government

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Art & History

By John Reed November 1, 2016

And why it's ok to play with Manson Family Paper Dolls.

Arts & Culture