

Literature and Poetry
A Book-length Soapbox for Poets
When poetry press Canarium Books found itself sold out of two of its most recent titles, it was a little surprised. When those books won majorliterary prizes from the Poetry Society of America and the Griffin Trust, Canarium's founders were ecstatic. (Photo: Linda A. Cicero / Stanford News Service) This morning the police came for me.They brought… more »
Outsourcing the Local Library Can Lead to a Loud Backlash
LSSI has received consistently icy receptions in most of the places where it has come in and taken over. Every community has its share of library users who believe that a library system is a core function of local government, regardless of what the budget situation is. more »
The Freedom Trail: World War II Escape Route Over the Pyrenees
Consider then, the young men of the Second World War, fleeing from the enemy, who attempted an astonishing journey under cover of darkness. Without compasses or climbing boots they faced one of the most treacherous parts of the mountains; it was their only chance of freedom. more »
Republican Political Mother
The author portrays the life of one dynamic woman during a period of major changes. Political campaigns went from relying heavily on volunteers, most of whom were women, to that of paid pollsters and political consultants, most of whom are not women. more »