How do we go about putting democracy back into public education?

In 'My Sister, the Serial Killer,' Oyinkan Braithwaite delivers a sly take on the black widow tale.

The brilliant and controversial writer-editor who guided the Marvel Universe into existence is dead.

What lies beneath the sleek stylings of dystopian shows like "Homecoming"

A new biopic of Marie Colvin raises questions about Hollywood's penchant for turning reporters into heroes.

The show’s focus on two captivating women makes its second season worth watching.

On the ineffable magic of four little manuscripts of Old English poetry

The oil and gas industry says conservatives might flee the state if an anti-fracking ballot initiative passes on Tuesday.

A new book argues that life may be spread more widely through the universe than we think.

The Rainforest Action Network says it very well might be.

The show based on Shirley Jackson’s novel ultimately shies away from the book’s raw horror.

What the new 'Halloween' says about the horror of white womanhood

The latest from America's horror bard finds a fantastical kind of empathy in small-town America.

Linguists are studying how climate-related migration is affecting regional American dialects.

Ideological division was once seen as the solution to America’s political gridlock. What went wrong?

'Bodyguard' is an emotional rollercoaster of trauma and terror.

The liberating disjointedness of Diane Williams’s very short stories

A leaked White House memo is an attempt not only to inflame voters, but also to degrade the conversation about gender in public life.