What the five living presidents say about the protests

Compiled by Mariah Kreutter –  June 6, 2020 “As protests against police brutality and systemic racism continued across the nation … More

Letter from a Birmingham Jail

16 April 1963 My Dear Fellow Clergymen: While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across your recent … More

Stacey Abrams: I Know Voting Feels Inadequate Right Now

Just hear me out. By Stacey Abrams “Voting feels inadequate in our darkest moments. I recognize that. When you’re watching … More

The End of College as We Knew It?

Restaurants get eulogies. Airlines get bailouts. Shakespeare gets kicked when he’s down. Frank Bruni – Opinion Piece – NY Times … More

What to watch. All times East Coast Times

Here are a few of the best events happening Thursday through Wednesday and how to tune in (all times are … More

Christo, Artist Who Wrapped and Festooned on an Epic Scale, Dies at 84

Mountains, museums, bridges and Central Park were just some of what he used to make astonishing and popular art with … More

Destructive Power of Despair

The protests are not necessarily about Floyd’s killing in particular, but about the savagery and carnage that his death represents. … More

If We Had a Real Leader

David Brooks – NY Times – Opinion Columnist – 29 may 2020 Imagining Covid under a normal president. “This week … More

Bethlem Royal Hospital: why did the infamous Bedlam asylum have such a fearsome reputation?

History Extra – BBC History Magazine – 28 May 2020 “Bethlem Royal Hospital was England’s first asylum for the treatment … More

Baby Gorilla, Woodland Park Zoo, is Named Kitoko

      Woodland Park Zoo  – Press release – 16 May 2020 **** Woodland Park Zoo announced the name of … More