Beyond Grief and Grievance
Source: Poetry Foundation
Poet and essayist Philip Metres argues that in attempt to use poetry to heal after tragedy, poets should be careful not to fall into cliché or exploitation.
Opinion
In the Age of ISIS, Is War Reporting Worth the Risk?
Source: Vogue
Journalist Janine di Giovanni reflects on how war reporting has become more dangerous since she started her career over 20 years ago.
What America’s Gilded Age tells us about the Trump era
Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Company)
Annabelle Quince, a broadcaster with a background in law, psychology, and history, draws parallels between American robber barons of the past and today’s political and business leaders.
Edgar Allan Poe–Cosmologist?
Source: Scientific American
In this blog post, literary scholar René van Slooten argues that Poe was ahead of his time in scientific thought.
The crucial role of men in gender equality
Source: MSNBC
MSNBC reporter Richard Lui writes that men play a major role in fighting for gender equality. Read the article and watch the video to hear his argument.
How Dictators Come to Power in a Democracy
Source: Forbes
A conservative columnist looks to Nazi Germany for lessons that might apply closer to home.
Why exploration matters—and why the government should pay for it
Source: McKinsey & Company
Neil deGrasse Tyson makes the case for doubling the small budget allotted to NASA.
Humans of New York and the Cavalier Consumption of Others
Source: The New Yorker
In this column, writer and critic Vinson Cunningham compares the work of Humans of New York photographer Brandon Stanton to earlier documentarians such as Jacob Riis.
How America became Italian
Source: The Washington Post
Using the example of Italian-Americans, history professor and author Vincent J. Cannato argues that the exchange of cultures and ideas between native-born Americans and immigrants positively influences society.
Arthur Miller’s Chameleon Play
Source: The Nation
Critic Alina Cohen reviews a recent Broadway production of The Crucible and reflects on the play’s lasting themes.