On the Beach (a 1959 film)

Dear Children of the Fallout, We’ve been here before. Once upon a time, we held our breath under school desks,believing a thin piece of plywood could protect us from the end of the world. And now – somehow –we’re back at the shoreline of the same old fear. Nuclear testing.Nuclear “readiness.”Nuclear “modernization.” The words keep … Read more

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The Twin Heists

Dear Art and History (and Democracy) Lovers, This week, in broad daylight, the world witnessed two grand thefts.One took place in Paris – the Crown Jewels vanished from their glass case, stolen in silence and skill, likely never to be seen again. The odds are high they’ll be broken apart, melted down, scattered across black … Read more

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