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Genial ‘Blinded by the Light’ brings together The Boss and immigration“Blinded by the Light,” like another recent movie, “Yesterday,” is about embracing Western music as a way of transcending racial barriers.
US immigration and families: A tale from the Holocaust era“Nobody Wants Us,” a documentary about an immigration ordeal in 1940, provides food for thought amid current tensions at the U.S. border with Mexico.
Shifting views of safety in American society
One woman’s quest: Use art to bring focus to marriage (video)The beautiful designs of Nushmia Khan’s nikahnamas – Islamic marriage contracts – help draw attention to each partner’s rights and responsibilities.
“One Child Nation” lays bare China’s population choicesNanfu Wang began “One Child Nation” as a way to rediscover her past. Ultimately, she documents the harrowing effects of the former Chinese policy.
Gender inequality, the stubbornest villain in HollywoodA documentary about gender issues in show business reminds a former congressional reporter about the way women achieved recent victories in politics.
In a WordThe power of political dog whistlesThe 2016 and 2018 elections were the headiest of times for dog whistles, but we might be about to say goodbye to them.
Doing for others what I don’t do for myselfMy young friend needed help with her garden. I can’t work my smartphone or my computer, but suddenly I was no longer a fogey, but an authentic Elder.
Cover StoryField of tie-dyed dreams: How Woodstock changed a generationIn 1969, Woodstock and its counterculture protest music defined an era. Fifty years later, it still resonates.
Top Picks: Eilen Jewell’s album ‘Gypsy,’ ‘Grand Designs,’ and moreCulture writer Stephen Humphries recommends Eilen Jewell’s new album “Gypsy” and the long-running British interior design show “Grand Designs.”
Honoring Leonardo da Vinci, the master who never stopped experimentingThis year, museums across Europe are celebrating Leonardo da Vinci’s unparalleled achievements with exhibitions that glimmer with life.
‘Bernadette’ on the big screen: How mothers fare on filmTraditional mothering roles are giving way to ones featuring heroism and, as in “Bernadette,” independence. What does the shift signal about society?
In a WordAre you team Oxford comma or not?The debate surrounding the serial comma is about more than just clarity and style. Now, an Oxford buried in your writing is a social statement.
How my sister and I made dirt funnyWhat is the charm of the average mud puddle to youngsters? It’s only dirt and water. Is it the sound of the splash?
First LookLink between video games, violence could be more myth than factAfter shootings, politicians from both parties suggest video games lead to violent behavior. But some say scientific evidence backing this theory is weak.
‘Honeyland’: The unexpected pull of a documentary about beekeepingThe beekeeper lifestyle chronicled in “Honeyland” is uncommon, yet it speaks to universal truths about survival and human connection.
Why more girls are answering the call of ‘Play ball!’With girls’ teams expanding, observers say it’s time to update societal views about baseball: Anyone who aspires to play should be able to.
First LookLGBTQ community sees increasing representation on TV"The Bravest Knight" and other children's shows are including LGBTQ characters and showing young viewers more expressions of non-binary love.
‘The Farewell’ offers a loving glimpse into Chinese cultureHow does a family living across two cultures reconcile differences? “The Farewell,” based on a true story, shows one way to navigate such a split.
My American dream is greenIn a cycle of homegrown food – seeding, growing, tending, harvesting – I came to understand a different version of the American dream.
