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White Rat

White Rat

Gayl Jones

By Lit Hub Excerpts | February 9, 2024

A Brief History of the Grand Old American Tradition of Banning Books

A Brief History of the Grand Old American Tradition of Banning Books

Laura Pappano Investigates the “Chaotic and Illogical Business” of Censorship

By Laura Pappano | January 30, 2024

Amanda Montei on Seven Novels That Explore Consent and Coercion

Amanda Montei on Seven Novels That Explore Consent and Coercion

Touched Out Recommends J.M. Coetzee, Kathy Acker, and More">The Author of Touched Out Recommends J.M. Coetzee, Kathy Acker, and More

By Amanda Montei | October 9, 2023

Alicia Kennedy on Navigating the Thorny Terrain of Food Writing

Alicia Kennedy on Navigating the Thorny Terrain of Food Writing

"We’re entrusting each other not just with words, but with our bodies, our tastes, and our time at the cutting board."

By Alicia Kennedy | September 1, 2023

How Our Well-Being Is Inextricably Linked to That of Those Around Us

How Our Well-Being Is Inextricably Linked to That of Those Around Us

Sarah Rose Cavanagh on the Invisible Leashes that Connect Us All

By Sarah Rose Cavanagh | May 2, 2023

“Jigsaw Sandals”

“Jigsaw Sandals”

Gayl Jones

By Lit Hub Excerpts | March 31, 2023

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Disability Pride: Representation is Only the First Step

By Ben Mattlin | November 18, 2022

Moral Panics Never Go Out of Style: On the Corrosive Effects of the Culture Wars

By Arlene Stein | November 16, 2022

A Sense of Belonging: Inside the Only U.S. School Dedicated to Teaching Refugee Girls

By Jessica Lander | October 28, 2022

On the Ethics of Writing About Social Issues (While Minimizing Harm)

On the Ethics of Writing About Social Issues (While Minimizing Harm)

Kavita Das Lists Some Key Questions to Ask

By Kavita Das | October 27, 2022

“Get Big Fast.” How Amazon Accelerated the Commodification of Literature

“Get Big Fast.” How Amazon Accelerated the Commodification of Literature

Rebecca Giblin and Cory Doctorow on Monopolies in Modern Publishing

By Rebecca Giblin and Cory Doctorow | October 3, 2022

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg on Making Amends to Someone Who Can’t Hear Your Apology

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg on Making Amends to Someone Who Can’t Hear Your Apology

"We can’t ever do this hard work alone."

By Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg | September 30, 2022

The Birdcatcher

The Birdcatcher

Gayl Jones

By Lit Hub Excerpts | September 16, 2022

What Was Desired Before You Were Born: Remica Bingham-Risher on the Weight of Names

What Was Desired Before You Were Born: Remica Bingham-Risher on the Weight of Names

With Appreciation for Forrest Hamer, New Edition, Drake, and Beyoncé

By Remica Bingham-Risher | August 31, 2022

Aja Monet on Robin D.G. Kelley and the Ongoing Struggle for Black Liberation

Aja Monet on Robin D.G. Kelley and the Ongoing Struggle for Black Liberation

“Sometimes we trip into our past as we endure the present, but freedom is always now.”

By Aja Monet | August 24, 2022

How the People Behind the Electoral Scenes Define and Shape American Democracy

How the People Behind the Electoral Scenes Define and Shape American Democracy

Daniel Laurison on the Vital Yet Overlooked Role of Campaign Operatives

By Daniel Laurison | July 1, 2022

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