Sands Hall discusses her history with Scientology and the inspiration for her song "Light a Candle."
Light a Candle
Essays
Why We Shouldn’t Fear Joker
Chris Yogerst examines the history of misconceptions about violent films spurring real-world violence.
From Dystopia to Absurdity: On Being a Chicano Writer in the Age of Trump
Daniel Olivas discusses the absurdism of the Trump age and his inspiration for retelling Beckett's "Waiting for Godot."
Allies Think We Understand Ableism, but I Didn’t Until I Was Disabled
Elizabeth Earley talks about her changing understanding of ableism.
“The greatness of a great nation cannot come only from missiles”: Lung Yingtai on the Hong Kong Protests
Lung Yingtai speaks of the resolve of Hong Kong protesters against mainland Chinese political interference.
Profits of Order
Hollis Robbins looks at the history of "Robert's Rules" and the family of its creator.
Late Style in Rock and Roll
Mitch Therieau examines the cultural reception of late-career pop and rock songs.
Drinking with the Ghost: Nellie Bly in Pittsburgh, PA
Katie Orphan travels to Pittsburgh and traces Nellie Bly's early career from feminist writer to journalist.
L3-37 and the Droid Rights Charade
K. Aleah Papes takes a look at the treatment of android rights in "Solo: A Star Wars Story."
Adventures in Reading
John Romano looks back on the books of his childhood.
