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In a Word‘Impeachment’ has nothing to do with fruitEtymologically speaking, an impeachment hinders or impedes an unlawful or suspicious statement or course of action.
Resolving to share ‘America’s best idea’We couldn’t avoid visiting at Yellowstone’s tourist peak. But we could adjust our outlook. Despite the congestion, we had an excellent time.
In a Word‘Kangaroo court’ has a peculiarly American pastWhat does U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise's hashtag #KangarooCourt – a nickname for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump – even mean?
Documentary ‘The Cave’ features resilience amid chaos in SyriaIn the documentary “The Cave,” an inspiring woman serving as a physician dodges detractors and bombs to save lives in Ghouta, Syria.
Nancy Drew and the mystery of girl powerSo many classic children’s books are problematic now. But the detective series starring Nancy Drew has proved to be an exception.
‘American Utopia’: A choreographer helps reimagine pop concertsChoreographer Annie-B Parson worked with David Byrne on a new Broadway show, “American Utopia,” which untethers musicians – and ideas about dance.
In a WordHyperbole creeps into the use of ‘unprecedented’There is little truly new under the sun; unprecedented should thus be an uncommon word. The fact that you often hear it means it’s being overused.
Now it’s my mom’s turn to shineShe’d always been there for me in my career; it’s only fair that the tables would turn. The Ms. Senior Missouri USA pageant was her time to shine.
Twists abound in new TV shows. Will they reel in viewers?One measure of success for new sci-fi and fantasy programs is their ability to offer worlds you want to return to. How does a new crop do?
Can art help unite a diverse society? Museums aim to find out.The reopening of the Museum of Modern Art in New York shows a trend toward diversity, with more attention paid to women and artists of color.
First Look'Sesame Street' tackles addiction with kid-friendly dialogueMillions of American children live with a parent who has a substance use disorder. "Sesame Street" wants to help families talk about it.
In a WordWords that ooze superiority and privilegeIt takes a pricey education to understand classical tongues. That’s why Latin-based pleb and hoi polloi are choice barbs used by the “upper class.”
- A beautiful autumn mystery – solved
After the leaves have fallen and gardens have shriveled, the witch hazel declares, “The show must go on.”
In New Orleans, making music from hurricane leftoversThe outdoor arts exhibition Music Box Village, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, offers a model of post-hurricane resilience in New Orleans.
‘Joker’ furor: Do disturbing stories have a place in today’s unsettling world?The Monitor’s culture writer and its film critic discuss the new Joker origin story. What does backlash portend for movies that push boundaries?
In a WordIt is the queen’s prerogative to grant a prorogationWhat does it mean when newspapers say Boris Johnson prorogued Parliament, and why did his actions set off a constitutional crisis?
Making good look good: Films that transcend stereotypesCan goodness shine as brightly as badness in movies? Several films buck stereotypes and counterbalance a sea of dark new offerings like ‘Joker.’
In a WordPoking holes in pretentiousness with ‘highfalutin’There are plenty of words that can be used to poke fun at pretentiousness. Let’s take a look at the wonderful highfalutin, hoity-toity, and la-di-da!
Pinned to the pastThe pewter urns. The silver. The furniture of known provenance. Now I know why the pharaohs were buried with so much stuff.
First LookEmmy Awards: Inspired speeches on equal pay and diversity2019 Emmy Awards: A look at the key moments and speeches at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.
