Perceptions and perspectives
Ned Blackhawk’s important work to reimagine our history “outside the tropes of discovery.”
Author: DJB
Creating ethical, resilient, and thriving communities
Talking with Sara Bronin about her new book, “Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World.”
Observations from . . . September 2024
A summary of posts included in the MORE TO COME newsletter during September 2024.
Things take their course
While not in the top tier of Christie novels, “The Mystery of the Blue Train” is nonetheless worth the ride.
Free people read freely
Evan Friss has a new work on the American bookshop . . . a good read during Banned Books Week.
Timeless songs for every age
Admiring bluegrass musicians deliver the first multi-artist tribute album of Tom Paxton songs.
Finding joy
Finding joy in the American people, in optimism, in the investment in our future, in dreams.
Legitimacy lost
The NYT on the chief justice’s effort to blow up the legitimacy of today’s Supreme Court.
Hard work is good work
Post-debate thoughts from a wide range of historians, political scientists, and journalists.
Sending love to the cat ladies
Two famous cat ladies . . . not to mention amazing musicians . . . made endorsements this week.
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