Culture
Paragons of modern American fascism: Two new poems by Raymond Nat Turner
May 25, 2023A poetic salute to Giuliani and DeSantis.
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‘Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland’: Troubling!
May 24, 2023On May 22, Public Broadcasting Service started streaming its new 5-part series Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland.
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How a marimba taught me a lesson in cultural patrimony
May 22, 2023People’s culture matters! And needs the people’s protection. The first time I learned this was in the 1980s Sandinista Nicaragua, but it’s universal, including here in the U.S.
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‘Joyland’ opens a window onto trans realities in contemporary Pakistan
May 19, 2023“Joyland is a de-romanticization of a coming-of-age tale and a homage to all the women, men, and trans people who pay the human cost of patriarchy.”
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Review: ‘Pueblo Espíritu’ showcases exciting experimental theater
May 18, 2023This “back-to-nature” pandemic-era play has all the elements of a Salvador Dali surrealist nightmare.
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