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Why I'll Never Stop Sharing My Holocaust Story

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America’s Forgotten Occult Origins

Occultism and nation-building have been strangely intertwined, particularly in the gestation of America, writes Ed Simon.

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Shakespeare’s Obsession With Queer Desire

'Shakespeare’s culture and society made much more space for the articulation of same-sex desire than we might expect,' writes Will Tosh.

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Underfunding Our Libraries Almost Lost Us World War II

"The health of the nation’s libraries is a national security issue," writes Elyse Graham.

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The History of the Kaffiyeh

In recent decades it has become widely recognized as a symbol of Palestinian nationalism and resistance.

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The Statue That Taught Me About the Power of Black Women and Democracy

Noliwe Rooks writes about what she felt seeing the statue of Mary McLeod Bethune for the first time.

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What Emily Post and Daniel of Beccles Can Teach Us About Civility Today

Alexandra Hudson explores how codes of civility can help us through uncivil times.

By Alexandra O. Hudson

What I Want My Kids to Know About Our Family's Dark History

Jessica Goudeau explores how we can confront our complicated family histories without messing it up completely.

By Jessica Goudeau

What Made America's Founders Perpetuate Slavery

The founders did virtually nothing to abolish slavery because, fearing for their lives, they put their own safety first, writes Eli Merritt.

By Eli Merritt

Why Master Distiller Nearest Green's Story Must Be Told

"In 2016, when I first learned about Nearest, I knew I’d stumbled upon a damn good story," writes Fawn Weaver.

By Fawn Weaver

The Civic Promise of Juneteenth

Juneteenth has opened the door to a focused telling of Black history, writes Tobin Miller Shearer.

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Why Juneteenth Is on June 19

This June on the 19th, many Americans will gather to celebrate Junteenth, now the newest federal holiday in the United States.

By Simmone Shah

Why We Still Turn to Magic in Difficult Times

"Perhaps magic is just a mental and spiritual crutch—but it’s a surprisingly powerful and constant one."

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The Solemn History Behind Nakba Day

On the anniversary of the Nakba, Palestinians remember the profound loss and ongoing struggle for justice.

By Juwayriah Wright

Modern Far-Right Terrorism Is a Repeat of Reconstruction-Era Themes

Racist terrorism has never been uniquely Southern—or new, writes Jacob Ware.

By Jacob Ware

How Jazz Became the Voice of Revolution

Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie reshaped the soul of America, writes Larry Tye.

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The Only Answer to the Country's Troubles

Eddie Glaude Jr. reflects on the central tension in American life today.

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