All Essays

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  Writing with a Job: “Be the Stockbroker”

  Nina Revoyr on writing with a full-time (non-teaching) job — not just the challenges, but the benefits.

  Nina RevoyrSep 9, 2016

  • Nonfiction

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  Malheur, Part II: “Ours but Not Ours”

  Part two of Anthony McCann's essay on the occupation of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in Oregon.

  Anthony McCannSep 8, 2016

  • Nonfiction

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  Auguries of Experience: The Poetry of Naomi Replansky

  Eric Gudas surveys the life and work of poet Naomi Replansky.

  Eric GudasSep 8, 2016

  • Poetry

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  Against Accessibility: On Robert Irwin, Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Imbolo Mbue’s “Behold the Dreamers”

  As Imbolo Mbue's "Behold the Dreamers" comes out, Tope Folarin considers what kind of novel we expect from African writers.

  Tope FolarinSep 8, 2016

  • Fiction

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  Sermonizing in Pearls: Phyllis Schlafly and the Women’s History of the Religious Right

  Neil J. Young examines the role of Phyllis Schlafly in modeling the ecumenical potential of the Religious Right.

  Neil J. YoungSep 7, 2016

  • Cultural Studies

  • Gender & Sexuality

  • Politics

  • Religion

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  Malheur, Part I: Sovereign Feelings

  Part one of Anthony McCann's essay on the occupation of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in Oregon.

  Anthony McCannSep 7, 2016

  • Nonfiction

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  What Is Wrong with Movie Violence?

  Alessandro Camon reflects on the cultural impact of movie violence.

  Alessandro CamonSep 6, 2016

  • Film

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  Cosmology Returns in the Connected Age: Werner Herzog’s “Lo and Behold”

  Florian Fuchs on Werner Herzog's latest.

  Florian FuchsSep 2, 2016

  • Film

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  Eighty Years of James Agee

  Christopher Knapp looks back on "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men."

  Christopher KnappSep 1, 2016

  • Cultural Studies

  • Nonfiction

  • Politics

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  Novels in Third Places: The Case for More Classrooms in Our Literature

  Jenny Davidson on the importance of classrooms in literature.

  Jenny DavidsonSep 1, 2016

  • Fiction

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  Stranger Things, Season One

  Aaron BadyAug 30, 2016

  • Dear Television

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  “Heavy Metal Parking Lot” and the Meaning of Life

  Is there more to life than chugging cheap beer and yelling, "Life sucks shit"? Joe Bucciero looks at "Heavy Metal Parking Lot" to find out.

  Joe BuccieroAug 30, 2016

  • Cultural Studies

  • Music

  • Nonfiction

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  Journey of Miles

  Clifford Thompson charts the heroic American journey of Miles Davis.

  Clifford ThompsonAug 29, 2016

  • Film

  • Music

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  UNESCO and the Strange Career of Multiculturalism

  Does multiculturalism still have its revolutionary potential?

  Jordan SandAug 28, 2016

  • Around the World

  • Cultural Studies

  • Politics

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  Ursula Nordstrom and the Queer History of the Children’s Book

  An essay on pioneering children’s book editor Ursula Nordstrom.

  Kelly BlewettAug 28, 2016

  • Gender & Sexuality

  • Young Adult & Children’s Literature

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  Foot and Hand on the Gates: “The Fire This Time” and Carving the Canon

  Bryan Washington on "The Fire This Time," edited by Jesmyn Ward.

  Bryan WashingtonAug 26, 2016

  • Memoir & Essay