Barbara Russum

LATEST ARTICLES BY Barbara Russum

• Opinion

  

  Paintings by the late Blanche Wille slated for show

  September 11, 2012 By Barbara Russum

  The organizers would like to have an exhibition of Blanche Wille's artwork at a major gallery, and a serious catalog.

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• Opinion

  

  A cook’s thoughts on food and more

  July 30, 2012 By Barbara Russum

  Cooking has always been enjoyable. But I am growing very worried over many aspects of the food we eat.

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• Opinion

  

  Wonderful tale, stunning performances in “Beasts of the Southern Wild”

  July 9, 2012 By Barbara Russum

  "Beast of the Southern Wild" is a uniquely special film, unlike anything I have ever seen, with an outstanding cast.

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• Opinion

  

  Death of Maurice Sendak brings out a flood of commentary

  May 8, 2012 By Barbara Russum

  As soon as the news of Maurice Sendak's death was announced, social media was flooded with comments from generations of readers, parents, and librarians.

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• U.S.

  

  Appeal issued for two held in isolation for 40 years

  April 5, 2012 By Barbara Russum

  April 17 will mark 40 years that Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace have been held in isolation at The Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, La.  April 17 will mark 40 years that Albert Woodfox and Herman...

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• World

  

  Pope visits Cuba

  March 28, 2012 By Barbara Russum

  Pope Benedict XVI recently made an "Apostolic Journey" to Mexico and the Republic of Cuba

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• Opinion

  

  Cameron went to the bottom of the ocean. So what?

  March 26, 2012 By Barbara Russum

  James Cameron made a historic solo dive in his Deepsea Challenger to the Mariana Trench.

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• U.S.

  

  Senate’s phony “JOBS Act” not about jobs, deregulates Wall Street

  March 23, 2012 By Barbara Russum

  AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka came out with a blistering statement on the Senate's passage of the so-called "JOBS Act."

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