Indian Wars and the Year of George Custer: The Offensive of 1876
The Great Sioux War started over who controlled the Black Hills. A flawed battle plan ensured bloodshed on both sides,…
Nancy Vawter
Nancy Vawter has been a reporter and writer since shortly after her graduation from the University of Arizona. She spent seven years with the New York Post, working as a national feature writer in New York. She later taught journalism as an assistant professor at American University in Washington.
Leonard Cohen: A Poet, a Musician, a Jew and a Buddhist
A brief history of the fruitful career of the Canadian poet, songwriter, musician and novelist Leonard Cohen, his influence on…
Storms, Shadows, and Self-Love in the Works of Hurston and Brooks
People are often placed in adverse situations and are left to settle their problems in one way or another. Certain…
Gwendolyn Brooks: Biography of a Groundbreaking American Poet
Gwendolyn Brooks’ life and work as a poet was marked by a persistent desire to be accepted and embraced by…
A Different Side to Marshal Dillon in “Never Pester Chester”
Today we are watching Marshal Dillon in “Never Pester Chester.” There is a reason why Marshal is occasionally spelled with…
Amanda Knox: The Trial Was Fixed — By Cameras, Not Courts
The high court in Italy has spoken; all the drama is at an end, and Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito…
Mob Mentality or Moral Necessity? The Cosby Case Tests Society’s Limits
Did Bill Cosby drug and rape a bunch of women? Who knows? But I’ll bet most of your female and…
Questioning the American Dream: The Countercultural Revolution of the 1960s
The 1960s counterculture represented a major digression in mainstream American society as youth culture began to question the American way…
How Old Is P.J. Tucker? A Deep Dive into the Life of the NBA’s Veteran Defender
In a sport that favors youth and athleticism, longevity becomes a mark of greatness. And when it comes to seasoned…
Mike White’s Quiet Empire: How the White Lotus Creator Built His Fortune with Heart, Humor, and a Sharp Pen
In the glittering world of Hollywood, where bombast often overshadows brilliance, Mike White stands as a refreshing anomaly. A master…