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The story of Dorothy Day, her 'disorderly years' and her possible sainthood

The story of Dorothy Day, her 'disorderly years' and her possible sainthood

A new biography of social justice advocate Dorothy Day, written by her granddaughter, reveals the life story of the woman whose legacy lives on in dozens of homeless shelters.
by MPR News Staff

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How Rorschach's 'Inkblots' took on a life of their own

How Rorschach's 'Inkblots' took on a life of their own

These days, you're more likely to come across the concept of a Rorschach test in a cultural context than a clinical one. In a new book, author Damion Searls traces the history of the famous inkblots.

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In 'Things We Lost,' Argentina's haunted history gets a supernatural twist

In 'Things We Lost,' Argentina's haunted history gets a supernatural twist

The country's military dictatorship ended decades ago, but author Mariana Enriquez says there's still "a ghostly quality to everyday life" there.

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Publisher cancels Milo Yiannopoulos book 'Dangerous'

Publisher cancels Milo Yiannopoulos book 'Dangerous'

The announcement came hours after the Breitbart editor was disinvited to this year's Conservative Political Action Conference because of past comments about relationships between boys and men.
by The Associated Press

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The Mall of America is looking for a writer-in-residence

The Mall of America is looking for a writer-in-residence

To mark its 25th anniversary, the mall is looking for a writer who will spend five days immersed in the mall, and live to write about it.
by Tracy Mumford

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Can poetry keep you young? Science is still out, but the heart says yes

Can poetry keep you young? Science is still out, but the heart says yes

Scientific evidence showing health benefits from engaging in the arts is still weak. But Los Angeles students in their 80s say their poetry class gives them joy, solace, community and a voice.
by Ina Jaffe

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'Ghachar Ghochar' presents a fretful vision of Indian class anxiety

'Ghachar Ghochar' presents a fretful vision of Indian class anxiety

The narrator of Vivek Shanbhag's new novel once lived a lower-class subsistence in Bangalore. Critic Maureen Corrigan says "Ghachar Ghochar" embodies the "fear of falling into economic and moral ruin."
by Maureen Corrigan

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