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06/27/2024

Reimagining Excess

Becca Rothfeld on love, desire, and the quest for more

by Matt Hanson

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09/20/2018

At the Crossroads

A review of June Eric-Udorie’s Can We All Be Feminists?

by Melinda Lewis

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07/20/2016

Mencken in the Middle

Whatever side of the aisle you're on, H.L. Mencken is as relevant as ever.

by Paula Marantz Cohen

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11/12/2015

The Novelist as Anglerfish

by John Cotter

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08/11/2015

Uncertain Terms

by Elisa Gabbert

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09/23/2013

Writing and Whistle-Blowing

Politically toned writing

by Morgan Meis

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02/15/2011

Hubbard at 100

by Morgan Meis

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12/16/2009

The Change Gang

Going there and back with Zadie Smith.

by Morgan Meis

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09/19/2008

Dear David

by Morgan Meis

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