Ijeoma Oluo's book is a tool for turning uncomfortable conversations into productive ones Ijeoma Oluo’s book “ So You Want to Talk About Race ” is a no-nonsense, straight-forward guide to understanding the complexities of race in America. Oluo covers ...
29 Jun 2018 - Lisa Edge
With his creations, the cartoonist throws a mighty shield at the hate and prejudice he’s experienced On the first floor of Wing Luke Museum in the International District of Seattle, several cartoons of people wearing turbans accompanied by succinct statem ...
29 Jun 2018 - Lisa Edge
The economist says we can shake the yoke of corpocracies, reclaim our food supply and bring collective solutions to the table Summer is here, replete with sunny days, sandy beaches, cool water and, of course, food – lots of glorious food for celebrating w ...
22 Jun 2018 - Marco Filardi
BOOK REVIEW | 'Nomadland' looks at RV- and van-dwelling travelers in search for a place to park their lives The headlines may talk about growth, but we are living in a dark economic era. For most families, income and wealth have stagnated in rec ...
15 Jun 2018 - Joe Martin
Her new book, 'Flyover Country,' is a collection of writings on systemic problems endemic in the Midwest "Flyover country” was never meant to be a flattering term. Middle America, lacking the wealth and sparkle of coastal cities, is viewed ...
8 Jun 2018 - Joanne Zuhl
BOOK REVIEW | The writer of 'The Once and Future Liberal' provides an elegantly concise how-we-got-here history I had thought the malaise of relentlessly focusing on identity was just me. That only I was feeling like an ant under a magnifying gl ...
1 Jun 2018 - Megan Wildhood
The actor's role explores issues around class, addiction, abuse and survival Benedict Cumberbatch’s recent achievements are quite dazzling when spoken out loud. Saving (or potentially destroying) half the universe as Doctor Strange in Marvel’s record ...
1 Jun 2018 - Adrian Lobb
The grassroots movement changed how people look at addiction and saved countless lives in the process No major city in North America pushes the envelope on harm reduction further than Vancouver, B.C. It started 20 years ago, when a group of drug users for ...
25 May 2018 - Joanne Zuhl
BOOK REVIEW | Author Patrick Phillips delves into the violent past of the county in Georgia where he grew up Check out the website for Forsyth County, Ga. Looks pleasant and picturesque, “a great place to call home and do business” and not too far from At ...
18 May 2018 - Joe Martin
Zack McDermott’s memoir, ‘Gorilla and the Bird,’ describes his experience with bipolar disorder, the failure of the criminal justice system when it comes to mental health, and the unconditional support from his mother, ‘Bird.’ When public defender Zack Mc ...
4 May 2018 - Mike Wold