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In the shadow of the Cold War, the rise of creative writing programs and ‘show don’t tell’ philosophy drained fiction of its political bite. Author Sandra Cisneros, writing about her college program said: How can art make a difference was never asked

After three years, “Donbass” is finally hitting American theaters. Its portrait of misinformation and institutional failure is all too timely.

Alternative “smart” packaging material using biodegradable corn protein, starch, naturally derived biopolymers and nature inspired antimicrobials keeps harmful bacteria and spoilage microorganisms off food and plastic pollution out of the environment

When it comes to screen portrayals, few professionals get as a raw deal as teachers.

Virginia-based Cynthia Atkins writes about some unexpected consequences of the world-wide brush with death.

People have always been fighting to make things better, and that fight has never been easy, but has always been just. Kim Kelly's book chronicles the working-class heroes who were pushed to the margins or simply left out of U.S. labor history.

A departure from the Caped Crusader’s elitism, the latest adaptation of the DC comic addresses class disparities in Gotham.

Along with calories and nutrients, food can influence the genetic blueprints that shape who you are.

Atlanta is tackling the big, uncomfortable questions no one else would dare— can we resolve systemic racism and reconcile this country’s history with slavery, when some won’t even acknowledge either

The award-winning Ukrainian poet Yakimchuk reveals the upheaval following the pro-Russian rebellion of 2014.