Kerri Miller Feature

Step into the Jane Austen Reading Room at Mia
The museum has rearranged its period rooms to pay homage to the beloved British novelist.
The best book on surfing was written by a war reporter
William Finnegan is best known for covering international conflicts for The New Yorker, but his memoir focuses on his first love: the perfect wave.
Are you middle class? This calculator will tell you
The number of Americans who consider themselves middle class is dropping. But what's the reality?
The long and bloody history of vampires in literature
The first vampires appeared in poetry after a string of unexplained deaths in the Serbian countryside.
Debating the legacy of President Obama
"I think it's a little bit of a Rorschach test, depending on who you are, how you're going to judge this presidency," said conservative commentator Matt Lewis.
Sex education lessons from Emily Nagoski
Sex educator Emily Nagoski shares new research on women's sexuality, and discusses what sexual freedom really looks like.
The reality of allowing women in combat roles
Defense Secretary Ash Carter gave the armed services until Jan. 1 to submit plans for opening all combat posts to women. The changes are to be implemented by April 1.
'What If I Say the Wrong Thing?': How to talk about race
Talking about race can be difficult, but it's necessary, Verna Myers says. "You can't get comfortable without first being uncomfortable."