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How Creative Writing Programs De-Politicized Fiction

Annie Levin Current Affairs
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

Teaching the Past To Improve the Future

Coshandra Dillard Learning for Justice
Despite a range of opposition, educators are committed to teaching honest history in their classrooms—and students are eager to learn.

The Memo Writer

Harold Meyerson The American Prospect
Jennifer Abruzzo, general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, has outlined an agenda that would transform the American workplace.