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Walking through the Distillery District in August has a specific vibe—the heat radiating off the cobblestones, the tourists,...
To view Donald Trump’s capture of the American presidency in 2016, and his resurgent dominance in 2024, as a mere accident of history is to indulge in a comforting but dangerous delusion. It suggests that he is a glitch in an otherwise clear signal. But history does not make mistakes of this magnitude.
Trump is not an invader who breached the walls of the republic from without; he is the inevitable result of the republic’s own unresolved tensions. He is the American 'Shadow' made flesh—embodying the raw, unfiltered appetites that the nation has long practiced but politely denied. To look at him is not to look at an aberration. It is to look into a mirror that reflects the predatory nature of a civilization that has begun to devour itself.
Canadian born, Steven Erikson is a relative newcomer to the prolific ranks of fantasy novelists. A first-time fantasist, Erikson's series, The Malazan Book of...
Les Misérables is a cornerstone of musical theatre, and continues to captivate audiences with its powerful story, soaring music, and enduring themes. I first...
"Every Little Nookie," a 2022 Stratford Festival production, is a laugh riot that explores the complexities of love, marriage, and intimacy with surprising tenderness....
The shadows lengthen, the day's noise fades, and a quiet intimacy settles as night descends. It's during these hushed hours that conversations often take...