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from Word Problems
X’s body is covered with 8% psoriasis, 11% tattoos, 23% fat, and 62% hair. If X is a man, how much of his body is livable? If X is… More
Three Questions with TC Tolbert
The word obliterated comes from the Latin, meaning “to strike out, or erase, what has been written.” I believe I (my-self) am both obliterator and obliterated. I was made… More
PEN DIY: Marisa Marchetto on How to Use Death as Your Life Coach
In her presentation for the PEN DIY, “How to Use Death as Your Life Coach,” graphic novelist and The New Yorker cartoonist Marisa Marchetto discusses how coming face to… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Tues., September 15
Malaysia censors private film screening, Facebook takes on hate speech in Germany, and press freedom continues to fade in Turkey. More
Eskinder Nega, Zone 9, and Anti-Terrorism Laws: Ethiopia’s Free Expression Crisis
This past weekend marks one year since Ethiopian authorities conducted a sweeping arrest of a group of 6 young bloggers from the Zone 9 Collective and three other journalists.… More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., Sept. 14
Reporters threatened or under attack in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Thailand, Nepal, Columbia, and Ireland. More
A Terribly Perfect Couple
Theoretically, Elisa was able to reach her orgasm at the same time as Elías without the slightest effort. In practice, it was more common for them to find themselves… More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., Sept. 11
First steps toward justice in Bangladesh as Ecuador and Honduras deal major blows to press freedom. More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., Sept 10
Saudi journalist held without charge for 16 months, S. Sudan journalist quits over death threats, top intel official says Snowden forced 'needed transparency', and more... More
The Power of Voice: On Translating Aurora Venturini
The balance of humor and horror in Venturini's The Cousins owes everything to the author's signature achievement: the voice of the narrator and main character. More
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