Mayan gods ran the gambit from wise old women to horny trickster gods. Here are 6 legendary characters that could give the Greek or Norse pantheons a run for their money.
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Langston Hughes’s “Not Without Laughter” Is a Timeless Narrative of Black America in Vibrant Prose You Can Feel
Langston Hughes’s “Not Without Laughter” applies the renowned Harlem Renaissance poet’s energetic style to a powerful coming of age story set in the Jim Crow era.
7 Iconic Stephen King Twitter Moments That Prove He’s a Blessing to the Twitterverse
Stephen King has given us some of America’s favorite horror stories. Since 2013, he’s also given us some of our favorite tweets. Here’s the best of Stephen King Twitter.
Occupy Wall Street Swept the Globe 10 Years Ago. Here’s How It Changed America
September 17th marks the 10 year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street, the movement that swept the globe and made socialism cool again.
Do You Have Nature Deficit Disorder? Here’s How to Treat It
Nature deficit disorder is linked to major public health issues and the climate crisis. Here’s how to get more nature in your life.
The Complete Stories by Zora Neale Hurston Is a Tender Yet Acerbic Portrait of America
The author showcases her innovation and flexibility with form and voice in The Complete Stories by Zora Neale Hurston.
‘The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol’ Is a Motley Landscape of the Author’s Brilliant Narrative Experiments
The Russian author is a master of experimentation and wit. The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol give you a full survey of his range and talent in storytelling.
Omotoso’s ‘The Woman Next Door’ Gives Us the Crotchety 80-Year-Old Heroine We Didn’t Know We Needed
Yewande Omotoso’s The Woman Next Door is equal parts bitter and tender as it explores the possibility of human relationships in the aftermath of South Africa’s apartheid.
The Supreme Court’s Role in Shaping the Relationship between Church and State
We revere Supreme Court as the protector of our Constitution. This case study of how the Court thoroughly bungled the concept of Church/State separation calls that reputation into question.
How Bail Works and Why Some Are Calling for a System Overhaul
The U.S. is one of two countries to have a for-profit cash bail system. Here’s how bail works and how we could be doing it better.
Why Were Chainsaws Invented?
Whether you already know and are hoping it’s not true or you’re wondering what all the buzz is about, here’s the quick and (very) dirty answer to: why were chainsaws invented?
Why Student Loan Forgiveness, Not Prolonging the Payment Freeze Is Needed to Prevent an NPL Crisis
7.5 million student loans are already considered nonperforming loans (NPLs). When the payment freeze expires in January, millions more could join them, creating a crisis of defaults.
4 Western Classics That Are Actually Remakes of Samurai Movies
Watching these cowboy and samurai movies side by side is a fun way to explore the cultural exchange between genres while getting your fix of showdowns and antiheroes.
10 Things to Do in New Orleans (That Aren’t Mardi Gras)
Escape the crowds by visiting New Orleans in the off-season (if there is such a thing). Here are 10 things to do in New Orleans after Mardi Gras ends.
Minnesota Governor Ignores Line 3 Pipeline Water Permit Violations Amid Severe Drought and Looming Wildfires
Minnesota is in a severe drought, with wildfires at its border. But the governor is allowing Enbridge to use billions of gallons of water to construct controversial Line 3 pipeline.
Rep. Bush’s “Unhoused Bill of Rights” Calls for Low-Income Apartments, More Support to Address Nationwide Unhoused Crisis
Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush introduced a resolution this July to address the unhoused crisis by building more low-income apartments and expanding assistance programs.