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A Pitiless Heist Movie

A Pitiless Heist Movie A Pitiless Heist Movie

The one thing you can’t do is look away from Benny and Josh Safdie’s acidly titled Good Time.

Aug 18, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans

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Eric Foner: White Nationalists, Neo-Confederates, and Donald Trump Eric Foner: White Nationalists, Neo-Confederates, and Donald Trump

The historian and author explains how racism is part of the Trump family DNA.

Aug 16, 2017 / Jon Wiener

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Why the Battle for India’s Past Is a Fight for Its Future Why the Battle for India’s Past Is a Fight for Its Future

Seventy years after partition, India’s ruling party is using history to divide the country.

Aug 15, 2017 / Kanishk Tharoor

Eclipse

Eclipse Eclipse

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Aug 10, 2017 / Comix Nation / Peter Kuper

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Her heart is full of bees the doctor said to me, and I heard the low thrum of her ventricles swarming With forceps he opened Her little hive heart to me Is there a good side to thi…

Aug 10, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Tom Paine

The Deep Heart’s Core

The Deep Heart’s Core The Deep Heart’s Core

We must stop feeling things in the deep heart’s core. That’s where the lies live. If you would see what’s behind you, close your eyes. Shut your mouth if you want to send people to…

Aug 10, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Michael Robbins

Puzzle No. 3439

Puzzle No. 3439 Puzzle No. 3439

Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS  1 1D spilled wine (7)  5 Color over 1A haphazardly (7)  9 Account with zeros is not allowed (5) 10 Composer revised r…

Aug 10, 2017 / Crossword / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

The Two Andrew Jacksons

The Two Andrew Jacksons The Two Andrew Jacksons

Jacksonian democracy may have been liberating for some, but it was repressive for many others.

Aug 10, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Michael Kazin

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Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back

Democrats must not compromise on fundamental principles.

Aug 10, 2017 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami

The Uncanny World of Deborah Levy

The Uncanny World of Deborah Levy The Uncanny World of Deborah Levy

The English novelist is a connoisseur of domestic disturbances.

Aug 9, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Becca Rothfeld

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