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Posted inCurrent Events, Highlight, Writing

Neighborhood Watch: The Strange Aftermath of a ‘Karen’ Encounter

by Seyward Darby December 24, 2020October 19, 2022

In a progressive New Jersey community, racial solidarity is complicated.

Posted inCurrent Events, Highlight, Profiles & Interviews, Quotes, Unapologetic Women

Let the Unexpected Expand the Landscape of the Possible

by michelleweber July 15, 2020October 19, 2022

“In general, I try to expect nothing and hope that everything is possible. I want the courage to need very little and demand a lot.”

Posted inBooks, Commentary

This Week in Books: Farewell Longreads! I’m Taking This Rodeo to Substack.

by Dana Snitzky June 23, 2020October 19, 2022

To read my “This Week in Books” newsletter in the future, follow me on substack.

Posted inUncategorized

This Week in Books: We’ve All Been Briefed

by Dana Snitzky June 16, 2020November 25, 2022

“They have washed their hands for you. / And they take the bus home.” —Jericho Brown

Posted inBooks

This Week in Books: Pain and Power

by Dana Snitzky June 9, 2020November 25, 2022

“And it will hurt, but we won’t be the ones doing all of the feeling, finally.” -Harmony Holiday

Posted inBooks

This Week in Books: Bullets and Gas

by Dana Snitzky June 2, 2020November 25, 2022

What a country.

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