Philadelphia Rising Philadelphia Rising
The mayor's budget plan would close libraries. The people say, Think again.
Mar 11, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert S. Eshelman
Pixies, Sheilas, Dirtbags and Cougar Bait: Modern Slang Pixies, Sheilas, Dirtbags and Cougar Bait: Modern Slang
There's more slang than dictionaries can capture, but two new lexicons speak volumes on the riches of language.
Dec 10, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Caleb Crain
Seeing Past the Ivy: Do Literary Mandarins Put Reading At Risk? Seeing Past the Ivy: Do Literary Mandarins Put Reading At Risk?
Why the commentariat's response to hand-wringing about "the decline of reading" condescends to the large mass of nonspecialist readers.
Oct 21, 2008 / Books & the Arts / William Deresiewicz
The Problem Is Empire The Problem Is Empire
The challenge to the peace movement is not to liberalize the empire; the task is to peacefully and steadily bring it to an end--and make democracy safe for the world.
Sep 2, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Tom Hayden
A Magic Moment for America A Magic Moment for America
The nomination of Barack Obama--so able intellectually, morally and spiritually--marks a magic moment for America, culminating the hopes of those who worked for a more perfect unio...
Aug 5, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Rev. Jesse L. Jackson
People of Conscience, Challenge the President! People of Conscience, Challenge the President!
After eight years of misgovernment, Americans must join together to restore our democracy, the rule of law, and our nation's moral standing on history's high road.
May 30, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Ross C. Anderson
The Light Stuff The Light Stuff
The Kindle e-reader lightens your load, but can you curl up with it in bed?
Apr 22, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Melanie Rehak
Victim ‘Hood Victim ‘Hood
An account of the most recent installment in the nation's sick love affair with literary exhibitionists.
Mar 25, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Chris Lehmann
Gandhi’s Teachings Are Alive Gandhi’s Teachings Are Alive
Mohandas K. Gandhi, killed sixty years ago, was a moment in the conscience of mankind. But the flame of hope his life inspired shapes our lives still.
Feb 4, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Rev. Jesse L. Jackson
Our Future Is In Your Hands Our Future Is In Your Hands
A cultural icon advises Gettysburg College graduates that social disengagement puts at risk everything unique and idealistic about our way of life.
Jun 1, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Harold Prince